April 07, 2025

Does Dallas Have It's Own Jurassic Park?

5 minutes

"Can science really bring back extinct creatures like the dire wolf?" This intriguing question sets the stage for a captivating segment of The Ben and Skin Show on 97.1 The Eagle. Join Ben, Skin, KT, and Krystina as they delve into the fascinating world of genetic science, urban legends, and celebrity news that will keep you hooked from start to finish.In this segment, the hosts kick off with a discussion about a Dallas-based company, Colossal Biosciences, which claims to have recreated the once-extinct dire wolf. This Jurassic Park-like revelation sparks debates on the ethics and practicality of bringing back extinct species.

Genetic Science Debate: The hosts discuss the claims made by Colossal Biosciences about recreating dire wolves, questioning the ethics and feasibility of such scientific endeavors.
Humorous Insights: Ben and Skin’s humorous take on the potential problems of dire wolf ownership and the practicality of having these creatures in modern society.
Cultural Reflection: The hosts reflect on the impact of extinct species being brought back to life and the potential consequences for our ecosystem.

Notable Quotes

"If you let dire wolves come back and you're talking about a giant-headed wolf, it's not gonna be dire wolves that are the problem. It's gonna be dire wolf owners."
"Our team took DNA from a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies."

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April 07, 2025

Does Dallas Have It's Own Jurassic Park?

5 minutes

Genetic Science Debate: The hosts discuss the claims made by Colossal Biosciences about recreating dire wolves, questioning the ethics and feasibility of such scientific endeavors.
Humorous Insights: Ben and Skin’s humorous take on the potential problems of dire wolf ownership and the practicality of having these creatures in modern society.
Cultural Reflection: The hosts reflect on the impact of extinct species being brought back to life and the potential consequences for our ecosystem.

Notable Quotes

"If you let dire wolves come back and you're talking about a giant-headed wolf, it's not gonna be dire wolves that are the problem. It's gonna be dire wolf owners."
"Our team took DNA from a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies."

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