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July 7, 2025 110 mins

Dr Barnett, renowned palaeogeneticist and author of The Missing Lynx, is celebrated for his groundbreaking research on ancient DNA and the lost megafauna of Britain.

Dr Barnett explains:

  • How to extract and analyse DNA from creatures dead for thousands of years
  • The biggest lie about dinosaur DNA and the real science behind Jurassic Park
  • The harsh truth about why so many Ice Age giants vanished from Britain
  • The habit that is sabotaging efforts to rewild the UK’s lost predators
  • The rule that changed Dr Barnett’s approach to uncovering extinct species forever

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