Colossal Secures $200M to De-Extinct Woolly Mammoths, Thylacines, and Dodos
2025-01-16
Colossal BioSciences raised $200 million to bring back extinct species like the woolly mammoth, thylacine, and dodo. The company uses genetic engineering, AI, and computational biology to achieve its ambitious goals. Significant progress has been made, including assembling complete genomes for several target species. Beyond de-extinction, Colossal is also focused on species preservation and human healthcare. The funding will expand the team, support technology development, and broaden the list of species targeted for de-extinction.