Why rediscovering extinct species can actually be a bad thing

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What happened

Finding that long-lost plants and animals are still alive often isn’t an unmitigated cause for celebration, says evolutionary biologist Aelys Humphreys.

Key facts

  • Reported by New Scientist and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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