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The Brain Scoop: Mammoths vs. Mastodons--Can We "De-Extinct" Them Both?

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There's been a lot of talk and research interest around the possibility of resurrecting certain groups of organisms from extinction. In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses this possibility with a focus on the woolly mammoth and the mastodon. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

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Runtime: 3 minutes 57 seconds

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