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In 2016, eight mysterious mummies were unearthed near Nazca, Peru, and later labeled as a new genus and species by retired paleontologist Clifford Miles. With reptilian features, elongated skulls, and ...

With its latest accomplishments, Colossal Biosciences expects to functionally restore the dodo within the next 5 to 7 years.