5 Most Famous Cloned Animals in History

Cloning refers to a variety of processes that can be used to create genetically identical versions of a biological organism. A clone is something that has been replicated that has the same genetic structure as the original. Researchers have cloned various biological products, including chromosomes, cells, tissues, and even whole animals like sheep.

Cloning is a vision of the future for others but a bridge too far for others. However, there should be no question that this technology would have significant implications for the future, whether for good or worse, no one knows yet. While cloned steaks are now available in supermarkets, cloning is not a new concept. Since 1885, when Hans Adolf Edward Dreisch cloned a sea urchin, animals have been cloned. Cloning may be the only way to save certain endangered species.

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Here are 5 of the most famous cloned organisms in history!

CC (Copycat) the Cloned Cat

Arguably the most famous cloned animal in history, Dolly is one of the modern cloning's earliest successes.

Dolly was a participant in a series of studies at The Roslin Institute to improve genetically modified livestock production. If accurate, this would mean that subsequent studies would need fewer animals. Roslin researchers were also interested in learning more about how cells evolve during growth and whether a specialized cell, such as a skin or brain cell, might be used to create an entirely new species.

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