Colossal launches moa de-extinction project with Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and Peter Jackson

Colossal Biosciences

Colossal announced a partnership with Ngāi Tahu Research Centre, Canterbury Museum and film director Peter Jackson to bring back New Zealand's extinct giant moa by assembling moa DNA from fossils and using tinamou birds (South American relatives) as surrogates. The team aims for results within 5 to 8 years.

• Partners: Colossal, Ngāi Tahu Research Centre, Canterbury Museum, Sir Peter Jackson.
• Approach: extract and assemble DNA from moa remains; use related South American bird species as genetic donors.
• Timeline: 5 to 8 years to accomplishment.
• Resurrected animals planned for expansive, secure ecological reserves.