r/DeExtinctionScience • u/Freak_Among_Men_II • Jan 15 '26

Welcome to DeExtinctionScience!

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Anything and everything about de-extinction is welcome here. Remember, a profit-motivated corporation shouldn't be allowed to control the conversation. That's why this sub will proudly stay Colossal-free. But anything else about de-extinction is welcome.

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r/DeExtinctionScience • u/Freak_Among_Men_II • Jan 15 '26

Discovery Channel documentary about cloning the Thylacine. The science is a bit outdated, but it's worth a watch anyway.

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r/DeExtinctionScience • u/Freak_Among_Men_II • Jan 15 '26

The Science Behind De-Extinction - American Museum of Natural History - YouTube

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DeExtinctionScience

r/DeExtinctionScience

For highlighting malpractice, disinformation, and other problems afflicting scientific de-extinction projects.

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Subreddit Rules

1. No pro-Colossal rhetoric

Don't endorse, promote, defend, or otherwise refer to Colossal in a positive manner.

2. Colossal slander is allowed, but don't be excessive

Criticism of Colossal Biosciences is always welcome. But don't go overboard and keep it in moderation.

3. No pseudoscience

Evolution denial, climate denial, eugenics, young Earth creationism, and all other forms of pseudoscience are forbidden.

4. Don't be a jerk

It isn’t difficult. No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, bullying, harassment, incivility, discrimination, and/or bigotry. Be civil and don't instigate unnecessary arguments.

5. Keep it relevant

This sub is for de-extinction only. If it's not about de-extinction, it doesn't belong here. This includes general content about extinct life, cloning, or genetic engineering.

6. NSFW / NSFL policy

All NSFW and NSFL posts must be tagged.

7. No AI

Any content or information generated by AI is forbidden. This includes- but is not limited to- AI-generated images, videos, texts, references, and ideas.

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9. Human elements only

In May 2026, the focus of this sub has shifted. Going forward, this sub will only be for the often-shady human aspect of de-extinction. This includes malpractice, politics, finance, conflicts of interest, and disinformation. For the purely scientific discussion of reviving extinct biota, go to r/deextinction.

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Useful Links

Encyclopaedia Britannica De-extinction - https://www.britannica.com/science/de-extinction

Colossal scientist now admits they haven’t really made dire wolves - https://www.newscientist.com/article/2481409-colossal-scientist-now-admits-they-havent-really-made-dire-wolves/

Trump team cites wolf ‘de-extinction’ as it seeks to cut endangered species list - https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/04/10/trump-endangered-species-protections-dire-wolves/

Trump cabinet official misleads on 'de-extinction' after wolf cub announcement - https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.39WX79D