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Why are there no wild cows? The domestication of the dog didn’t lead to the extinction of the wolf. But the ancestor of domestic cattle, the aurochs, is extinct. In this deep dive, we examine whether we can de-extinct it — and the surprisingly good reason why we should.

Hosted by: Michelle Barboza-Ramirez (they/them)

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21:07 This should be spelled Oostvaardersplassen.
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