Episode
104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
1:23:03
Published: Mon Oct 17 2022
Description
Jurassic Park. The Lazrus Effect. Frankenstein. All of these stories emulate our fascination with turning back the clock, to revive those which we have lost. In a time where technological advances have matched our curiosity with the past. No longer is the question if we can bring back species from the dead – but rather, should we? We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Factor: Use our link and code NPAD60 to get 60% off your first box. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only five dollars at our link and when you use code NPAD. Aspiration - Make your dollars make a difference. Use our link and open an Aspiration account today. Sources: National Geographic, The Atlantic, Scientific American, CNN, TechnologyWorks, Pleistocene Park, BBVA, Quanta Magazine , Mongabay News, Tasmania Parks & Wildlife, Smithsonian, Natural History, National Geographic, Griffith University, Colossal, Pleistocene Park, YouTube, Wikipedia, Mammoth, Science
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00:00 - 01:37 (01:37)
Summary
The theme of time travel has been a popular element in entertainment for centuries, with movies like Back to the Future, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Interstellar all capturing our fascination with the idea of manipulating time. The possibility of going back to right or wrong, change the course of history, or revisit happy memories is a powerful allure for audiences.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This episode is an interactive discussion with live Q&A, featuring an exciting debate and conversation surrounding an undisclosed topic.
01:37 - 08:30 (06:53)
Summary
This episode is an interactive discussion with live Q&A, featuring an exciting debate and conversation surrounding an undisclosed topic. The hosts invite listeners to participate in the live discussion via the Spotify Live app.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Major mass extinction events that spanned millions of years wiped out 75 to 90% of species on Earth, with causes ranging from asteroids to major changes in Earth's carbon cycle.
08:30 - 14:25 (05:54)
Summary
Major mass extinction events that spanned millions of years wiped out 75 to 90% of species on Earth, with causes ranging from asteroids to major changes in Earth's carbon cycle. Humans have also contributed to modern-day extinction through unsustainable use of resources, energy consumption, climate change, invasive species, and disease spread via trade.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The IUCN reported that 160 species have gone extinct between 2010 and 2019 alone, leaving 41,000 species threatened with a similar fate.
14:25 - 19:12 (04:46)
Summary
The IUCN reported that 160 species have gone extinct between 2010 and 2019 alone, leaving 41,000 species threatened with a similar fate. The Tasmanian tiger adds to the list as government-led bounties, excessive hunting, habitat destruction, and introduced diseases rapidly led to their decimation.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In this episode, the hosts discuss the existence of big cats and dinosaurs in America and the various efforts to track them down, from reported sightings to efforts to bring back dinosaurs through cloning preserved DNA.
19:12 - 27:40 (08:27)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the existence of big cats and dinosaurs in America and the various efforts to track them down, from reported sightings to efforts to bring back dinosaurs through cloning preserved DNA.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
DNA degrades over time, making it difficult to extract useful genetic material from extinct species that have been dead for over 7 million years.
27:40 - 34:11 (06:31)
Summary
DNA degrades over time, making it difficult to extract useful genetic material from extinct species that have been dead for over 7 million years. However, scientists are exploring the possibility of genetically reconstructing a genome using broken genetic material found in museum specimens such as hair samples, fur, and bone.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Heck brothers attempted to rewild a landscape and populate it with a resurrected breed of cattle as part of their goal to create a preserve for an idealized Germanic landscape, which required ethnic cleansing as a means to achieve ecological restoration.
34:11 - 38:15 (04:03)
Summary
The Heck brothers attempted to rewild a landscape and populate it with a resurrected breed of cattle as part of their goal to create a preserve for an idealized Germanic landscape, which required ethnic cleansing as a means to achieve ecological restoration. Their project eventually failed, but the resulting breed of cattle, called the Heck cattle, remains today.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Reintroducing the thylacine into Tasmania could help mitigate the spread of disease affecting Tasmanian devils, as well as potentially addressing overpopulation of other animals in the area.
38:15 - 44:12 (05:57)
Summary
Reintroducing the thylacine into Tasmania could help mitigate the spread of disease affecting Tasmanian devils, as well as potentially addressing overpopulation of other animals in the area. The thylacine would act as a keystone species, impacting the ecosystem at multiple levels.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The ethical concerns and practical challenges of de-extinction are still significant, as we are struggling to conserve the habitat for existing species and imagining the placement of the resurrected species in a profoundly changed habitat is a valid consideration.
44:12 - 49:26 (05:14)
Summary
The ethical concerns and practical challenges of de-extinction are still significant, as we are struggling to conserve the habitat for existing species and imagining the placement of the resurrected species in a profoundly changed habitat is a valid consideration.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The potential to clone endangered species like the rhino using in vitro fertilization could save them, but it also raises questions about the ecological impact and practicality of reintroducing them to their native environments.
49:26 - 57:04 (07:37)
Summary
The potential to clone endangered species like the rhino using in vitro fertilization could save them, but it also raises questions about the ecological impact and practicality of reintroducing them to their native environments.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Scientists are using genome editing technology to bring back extinct animals like the mammoth using the genetic material preserved in permafrost and it could boost numbers of modern-day endangered species and offer invaluable insights into evolution.
57:04 - 1:06:29 (09:24)
Summary
Scientists are using genome editing technology to bring back extinct animals like the mammoth using the genetic material preserved in permafrost and it could boost numbers of modern-day endangered species and offer invaluable insights into evolution.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
George Church and Sergey Zimov are working to create a park where they hope to bring back species that went extinct, including the woolly mammoth, in an effort to combat climate change.
1:06:28 - 1:13:06 (06:37)
Summary
George Church and Sergey Zimov are working to create a park where they hope to bring back species that went extinct, including the woolly mammoth, in an effort to combat climate change. However, the process is controversial and faces obstacles due to ethical concerns and the practicality of it.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In this episode, the host and guest reflect on the sudden and complex nature of change, especially as it relates to the first human-caused mass extinction in Earth's history.
1:13:06 - 1:17:43 (04:36)
Summary
In this episode, the host and guest reflect on the sudden and complex nature of change, especially as it relates to the first human-caused mass extinction in Earth's history. They consider how our perception of time impacts our understanding of our role in this environmental disaster.
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The hosts of National Park After Dark give book recommendations, including the true story of the quest to revive an extinct species in "Woolly".
1:17:43 - 1:22:50 (05:06)
Summary
The hosts of National Park After Dark give book recommendations, including the true story of the quest to revive an extinct species in "Woolly".