Colossal Unveils Artificial Egg Incubator To De-Extinct Giant Moa
Colossal Biosciences has introduced an artificial egg incubator aimed at hatching the extinct Giant Moa. This incubator is designed to replicate the unique conditions necessary for the development of the Moa's large eggs. The project represents a significant advancement in the company's efforts toward species de-extinction, which also includes other species like the dodo and woolly mammoth.
- ▪Colossal's incubator is intended for hatching the Giant Moa, a bird that went extinct due to hunting.
- ▪The incubator mimics the unique properties of Moa eggs, including gas exchange and humidity regulation.
- ▪Colossal is also working on de-extincting other species, such as the dodo and woolly mammoth.
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BusinessMediaColossal Unveils Artificial Egg Incubator To De-Extinct Giant MoaByDavid Bloom,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an LA-based columnist & consultant focused on tech & entertainmentFollow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 03:22pm EDTMay 19, 2026, 03:23pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. (Image courtesy of Colossal Biosciences)The celebrity-backed mega-startup Colossal Biosciences took a big step toward one of its major species de-extinction projects, unveiling an artificial bird embryo incubator that eventually will be used to hatch the massive chicks of the long-dead Giant Moa of New Zealand.
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