Jack_of_Blades Posted May 2, 2006 #1 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Any news on the mammoth zoo thats susposed to open in Russia in the near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted May 2, 2006 #2 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Its just a urban legend...No mammoths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_of_Blades Posted May 2, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted May 2, 2006 just telling what i hear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinash_Tyagi Posted May 4, 2006 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Its just a urban legend...No mammoths wait didn't they have a report where they found that mammoth DNA and Indian Elephant DNA are like 99% the same, and determined that it is possible to create Hybrids between the two species? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted May 4, 2006 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3075381.stm This is probably a pipe dream, not sure if a modern day asian elephant is a close enough match to be a surrogate mother, given scientists have no idea how long the gestation period is of the mammoth,or that the mother elephant will be supplying the fetus with the proper nutrients. Would be cool though I have to admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandore Posted May 4, 2006 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I found this: All those in favour say aye The mere possibility of success no matter how far-fetched, has ignited a swell of debate within the scientific community. Now that you've read all about the woolly mammoth and efforts to raise and even clone them, it's time for you to have your say. What do you think? Take part in our survey and let the world know what you feel. Woolly Mammoth Survey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Sage Posted May 4, 2006 #7 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Well id tht works, we could mabey bring back many wxtinct species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinash_Tyagi Posted May 4, 2006 #8 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Clone smilodon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted May 4, 2006 #9 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Nothing would be a 100% mammoth until they find both a egg and sperm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinash_Tyagi Posted May 4, 2006 #10 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Nothing would be a 100% mammoth until they find both a egg and sperm well no, their plan is to create a hybrid, then use artificial selection to move it more towards what a real mammoth was like, so you won't get a 100% mammoth, but maybe 80-90% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted May 4, 2006 #11 Share Posted May 4, 2006 If their plan is to creat a hybrid, then there is no problem. The fact that this 'project' might not even go through... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_of_Blades Posted May 5, 2006 Author #12 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Nothing would be a 100% mammoth until they find both a egg and sperm Is it possible to clone a male and female mammoth/elephant hybrids, then breed the elephant out of the hybrids over the course of a couple generations? Thus ending up with a full blooded mammoth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted May 5, 2006 #13 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Is it possible to clone a male and female mammoth/elephant hybrids, then breed the elephant out of the hybrids over the course of a couple generations? Thus ending up with a full blooded mammoth. I think it would be, hell we can map the human genome, we can detemine junk DNA sort of. I voted yes it is possible. If they can clone a sheep they can clone an elephant let alone a human, it has been done I'm sure,just not public info. They have found both female and male Mammoths, very well preserved, yes it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted May 5, 2006 #14 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Is it possible to clone a male and female mammoth/elephant hybrids, then breed the elephant out of the hybrids over the course of a couple generations? Thus ending up with a full blooded mammoth. Absolutely not...they will always have elephant DNA in them...Over a millenia of breedidng, you might reach 99.5% mammoth...but never 100%. I know what I am talking about, my dad is a neurogenecist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted May 5, 2006 #15 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Absolutely not...they will always have elephant DNA in them...Over a millenia of breedidng, you might reach 99.5% mammoth...but never 100%. I know what I am talking about, my dad is a neurogenecist. So how do clones work? i thought they were an exact replica? A millenia wow you better ask your dad what kind of medical and experimental research is going on. Nice number 95.5% over a millenia where did you get that? And no my dad told me so does not work. I personally believe that science could very well clone one, If need be I could look up cloning for you, and really does a species brought back from extinction need the gold seal of authenticity. Hell I would pay to see a 99.5 % mammoth but as far as waiting a thousand years i don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted May 5, 2006 #16 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I think it would be, hell we can map the human genome, we can detemine junk DNA sort of. I voted yes it is possible. If they can clone a sheep they can clone an elephant let alone a human, it has been done I'm sure,just not public info. They have found both female and male Mammoths, very well preserved, yes it's possible. Poor Dolly didn't do so well....................................... Might have to charge a motza to view it if it is only going to live a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_of_Blades Posted May 6, 2006 Author #17 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Absolutely not...they will always have elephant DNA in them...Over a millenia of breedidng, you might reach 99.5% mammoth...but never 100%. I know what I am talking about, my dad is a neurogenecist. What i mean is wouldn't they have the physical characteristics. Is your dad really a neurogenecist if he is that is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted May 7, 2006 #18 Share Posted May 7, 2006 What i mean is wouldn't they have the physical characteristics. Possibly very close, but there will always be minute differences. Is your dad really a neurogenecist Yes...he works for UofM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_of_Blades Posted May 7, 2006 Author #19 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Possibly very close, but there will always be minute differences. Tourists are very stupid. They wouldn't care what the genetic blood was, just what it looks like Huzzas on your dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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