Season 7, Episode 13 · The Wild with Chris Morgan
Back to the future: Genetically modified wildlife
10 Feb 2026 · 55 min
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A conversation with Helen Pilcher about the pros and cons of modifying wildlife and the ethics behind changing the very DNA of a wild animal.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan is a celebration of the natural world and the people devoted to wild places and incredible species. In each episode, host and ecologist Chris Morgan brings you face to face with some of the most extraordinary creatures and explores how they are finding unique and inspirin
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