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Dodo to Great Auk: 10 Extinct Birds Scientists Are Trying to Revive

Explore the fascinating world of extinct birds being revived by scientists. From the dodo to the great auk, discover the species being brought back to life.

Sheetal Kumari | February 12, 2025 / 17:52 IST
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Dodo: The iconic dodo, extinct since 1662, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to bring back its unique characteristics and adaptability. (Image: Canva)
Dodo: The iconic dodo, extinct since 1662, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to bring back its unique characteristics and adaptability. (Image: Canva)
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Great Auk: The great auk, a flightless bird that went extinct in the 19th century, is being revived through DNA sequencing. Scientists hope to reintroduce the species to its native habitats. (Image: Canva)
Great Auk: The great auk, a flightless bird that went extinct in the 19th century, is being revived through DNA sequencing. Scientists hope to reintroduce the species to its native habitats. (Image: Canva)
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Passenger Pigeon: The passenger pigeon, once the most abundant bird species in North America, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to restore its population and ecological role. (Image: Wikimedia commons)
Passenger Pigeon: The passenger pigeon, once the most abundant bird species in North America, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to restore its population and ecological role. (Image: Wikimedia commons)
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Moa: The moa, a giant flightless bird from New Zealand, is being revived through DNA analysis. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)
Moa: The moa, a giant flightless bird from New Zealand, is being revived through DNA analysis. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)
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Eskimo Curlew: The Eskimo curlew, a migratory bird that went extinct in the 1960s, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to understand its population decline and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)
Eskimo Curlew: The Eskimo curlew, a migratory bird that went extinct in the 1960s, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to understand its population decline and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)
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Bachman's Warbler: Bachman's warbler, a songbird that went extinct in the 1980s, is being revived through DNA sequencing. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Pacific Forest Trust)
Bachman's Warbler: Bachman's warbler, a songbird that went extinct in the 1980s, is being revived through DNA sequencing. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Pacific Forest Trust)
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Ivory-Billed Woodpecker: The ivory-billed woodpecker, a large woodpecker thought to be extinct, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to confirm its existence and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker: The ivory-billed woodpecker, a large woodpecker thought to be extinct, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to confirm its existence and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)
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Slender-Billed Vulture: The slender-billed vulture, a critically endangered species, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to increase its population and restore its ecological role. (Image: Canva)
Slender-Billed Vulture: The slender-billed vulture, a critically endangered species, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to increase its population and restore its ecological role. (Image: Canva)
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Po'ouli: The po'ouli, a Hawaiian bird that went extinct in 2004, is being revived through DNA analysis. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: @aoifur/X)
Po'ouli: The po'ouli, a Hawaiian bird that went extinct in 2004, is being revived through DNA analysis. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: @aoifur/X)
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Laughing Owl: The laughing owl, a nocturnal bird that went extinct in the 20th century, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to understand its behavior and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Wikipedia)
Laughing Owl: The laughing owl, a nocturnal bird that went extinct in the 20th century, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to understand its behavior and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Wikipedia)

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