Thirst for Knowledge: MythBusting de-extinction to sort fact from fiction

29 July 2025 - 29 July 2025

Region(s): Otago

Type(s): presentations

De-extinction hit the headlines recently with the ‘resurrection’ of the dire wolf. However, can scientists actually bring animals back, and more importantly, should they?

In this free talk Associate Professor Nic Rawlence from the Otago University Zoology Department will delve into the science, ethics, and indigenous concerns surrounding de-extinction.

Location: Ombrellos Kitchen and Bar, 10 Clarendon Street, Dunedin

For more information see: https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/thirst-for-knowledge-mythbusting-de-extinction.