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While you may not be able to bring the aurochs back, you can show off your appreciation for them by picking up one of our new aurochs shirts, inspired by the cave paintings found at Lascaux in France. Show your love for the aurochs and support SciShow by getting your shirt at https://complexly.store/aurochs
Why are there no wild cows? The domestication of the dog didn’t lead to the extinction of the wolf. But the ancestor of domestic cattle, the aurochs, is extinct. In this deep dive, we examine whether we can de-extinct it -- and the surprisingly good reason why we should.
Hosted by: Michelle Barboza-Ramirez (they/them)
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21:07 This should be spelled Oostvaardersplassen.
23:18 This should be spelled Oostvaardersplassen.
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While you may not be able to bring the aurochs back, you can show off your appreciation for them by picking up one of our new aurochs shirts, inspired by the cave paintings found at Lascaux in France. Show your love for the aurochs and support SciShow by getting your shirt at https://complexly.store/aurochs
Why are there no wild cows? The domestication of the dog didn’t lead to the extinction of the wolf. But the ancestor of domestic cattle, the aurochs, is extinct. In this deep dive, we examine whether we can de-extinct it -- and the surprisingly good reason why we should.
Hosted by: Michelle Barboza-Ramirez (they/them)
00:00 Video
37:50 Skip Ahead
Corrections:
21:07 This should be spelled Oostvaardersplassen.
23:18 This should be spelled Oostvaardersplassen.
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