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Oct 2022
1h 28m

Resurrection: Pleistocene Park

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Jurassic Park. The Lazrus Effect. Frankenstein. All of these stories emulate our fascination with turning back the clock, to revive those which we have lost. In a time where technological advances have matched our curiosity with the past. No longer is the question if we can bring back species from the dead – but rather, should we?For the latest NPAD updates, ... Show More
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