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Tasmanian Tigers, Intensifying Hurricanes, Dog-Fox Hybrid

Nov 15, 2023

13:59

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Alina Bradford

Charles Y. Feigin

Katherine Kornei

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Scientists have successfully decoded the genetic material of the extinct Tasmanian tiger, marking a significant step towards potentially bringing this unique marsupial back to life.

The unpredictability and unprecedented nature of the current hurricane season serves as a stark reminder of the impact of climate change on extreme weather events and the urgent need for climate action and improved disaster preparedness.

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Resurrecting the Tasmanian Tiger: Cracking the Genetic Code

Scientists have successfully decoded the genetic material of the extinct Tasmanian tiger, also known as the Thylacine. By analyzing the remains of a 130-year-old specimen, researchers discovered RNA, marking a significant step towards potentially bringing this unique marsupial back to life. This breakthrough not only reveals the hidden biology of an extinct species but also sparks hope for de-extinction efforts and offers new possibilities for studying ancient specimens.

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Introduction

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Discovery of Well-Preserved Thylacine Specimen and Potential for Species De-Extinction

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The Weirdness of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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Intensifying Hurricanes and Dog-Fox Hybrid

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Discovery of a Dog-Fox Hybrid and Its Implications

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Today, you’ll learn about the possible return of the Tasmanian tiger, the future of hurricanes, and how one animal shelter made a stunning discovery.

Tasmanian Tigers

“For the first time, researchers decoded the RNA of an extinct animal.” by Katherine Kornei. 2023.
“Facts About Tasmanian Tigers.” by Alina Bradford. 2017.
“Genome of the Tasmanian tiger provides insights into the evolution and demography of an extinct marsupial carnivore.” by Charles Y. Feigin, et al. 2017.
“Historical RNA expression profiles from the extinct Tasmanian tiger.” by Emilio Marmol-Sanchez, et al. 2023.

Intensifying Hurricanes

“What’s driving an increasing number of hurricanes to rapidly intensify?” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.
“2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season.” disasterphilanthropy.org. 2023.
“Why the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is especially hard to predict.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.

Dog-Fox Hybrid

“Shelter Rescues Injured Animal - Turns Out To Be World’s First Dog-Fox Hybrid.” by Alice Gibbs. 2023.
“Pampas Fox.” animalia.bio. 2023.
“Hybridization in Canids - A Case Study of Pampas Fox (Lycalopex gymnocercus) and Domestic Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) Hybrid.” by Bruna Elenara Szynwelski, et al. 2023.

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Tasmanian Tigers, Intensifying Hurricanes, Dog-Fox Hybrid

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Deep dives

Resurrecting the Tasmanian Tiger: Cracking the Genetic Code

Unpredictable Hurricanes: Climate Change's Impact on Rapid Intensification

The Dog Fox Hybrid: A Mysterious Discovery and Conservation Concern

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