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Utilizing techniques like CRISPR, scientists are also embarking on projects to revive woolly mammoths and thylacines (Tasmanian tigers). By analyzing and recreating genetic material, there is optimism that these creatures might roam the earth once more, contributing to biodiversity and potentially reversing some environmental damage.

The Role of Size in Evolution

Physical size is another area where evolution presents a fascinating narrative. The majestic towering dinosaurs of the past contrast sharply with the smaller creatures of today. In examining why there were so many colossal species in ancient times, one answer lies in their breathing systems and skeletal structures.