Public lecture: Myth busting de-extinction to sort fact from fiction
De-extinction has hit the headlines recently with the ‘resurrection’ of the dire wolf and plans to de-extinct the moa. However, can scientists actually de-extinct animals, and more importantly, should they bring them back?
Professor Nic Rawlence is Director of the Ancient Ecology Lab in the Department of Zoology at the University of Otago. In this FREE talk and Q&A, he will delve into the science, ethics, and indigenous concerns surrounding de-extinction.
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026.
Time: 6 to 7.30pm.
Location: DL Block lecture theatre at Ara Institute of Canterbury (130 Madras Street, Central City).
Cost: FREE.
This lecture is presented by the Canterbury branch of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Find out more about this FREE public lecture on de-extinction, including how to book your seat (Humanitix).