Back to life: Inside the ambitious project to resurrect Australia’s Tasmanian tiger
Australia’s thylacine has been extinct for almost 100 years, but a group of the country’s scientists say they will have it roaming the wilds again in a matter of years. Having received a $15m funding windfall, they are embarking on a project to bring the so-called Tasmanian tiger back to life and are hoping the technology they develop will also help save endangered species from extinction. But many leading scientists dismiss it as fanciful, claiming the money would be better spent elsewhere. 101 East meets the scientists behind the ambitious project to bring thylacine back to life.
Rwanda’s Amasunzu hairstyles are eye-catching sculptures of dramatic shapes, peaks and shaved partings. These once-famous styles were worn as a form of identity in pre-colonial times, with each hair design communicating information, messages and stories. The tradition died out but is making a comeback.
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Watch the trailer for Offside which captures the commitment, passion and comradery of a female Polish football team during their grueling, but critical pre-season training as their coach, sets the foundation for the new season ahead by pushing them to new limits.
The number of rhinos in Nepal has grown to 752. The rise is attributed to one of the world's toughest anti-poaching approaches, mixed with innovative community-based conservation efforts. This 101 East documentary investigates one of the greatest conservation success stories in Asia and asks if it is sustainable.
Lassina Koné is a dancer, choreographer and the artistic director of his contemporary dance company Don Sen Folo, meaning "first dance steps". He wants to raise the profile of dance in Mali and also integrate traditional dances into his modern choreography.
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