Woolly Mammoth Cloning Firm Teams Up With PAW Patrol

Colossal Biosciences, a company working to bring back the woolly mammoth through de-extinction, has partnered with Paramount and Spin Master to create a video encouraging kids to learn about protecting animals and preventing species from disappearing. The video is timed to the release of PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie.

The company is working on over 25 conservation projects using AI and biotechnology, including efforts to protect amphibians from the deadly chytrid fungus and develop an mRNA vaccine for the virus responsible for many juvenile Asian elephant deaths. Colossal Biosciences is also working with indigenous tribes and other partners on these projects.

One of the species Colossal Biosciences is working to protect is the red wolf, with only 14 individuals left in the wild. The company has used AI-enabled bioacoustic sensors to decode the howls of red wolves, as part of its conservation efforts.

The partnership with PAW Patrol is part of Colossal Biosciences' efforts to educate children about the importance of conservation and protecting endangered species. The video, created by Godzilla: King of the Monsters filmmaker Michael Dougherty and voiced by Carter Young, aims to teach kids that real animals don't always have the PAW Patrol to rescue them, and that they can make a difference in protecting wildlife.

## Why it matters The collaboration between Colossal Biosciences and PAW Patrol highlights the importance of conservation and education in protecting endangered species. With many species facing extinction due to human activities and disease, it is crucial to raise awareness and involve the next generation in conservation efforts. By working together, Colossal Biosciences and PAW Patrol aim to inspire kids to become the next generation of protectors of the planet.

The company's de-extinction efforts, including its work on the woolly mammoth, are also significant, as they could potentially bring back species that have been lost to extinction. However, conservation and education remain key to protecting the species that are still alive today, and Colossal Biosciences' partnership with PAW Patrol is an important step in this direction.