Peter Jackson, the renowned director of the 'Lord of the Rings,' has invested $10 million in the Dallas-based startup Colossal Biosciences, which aims to revive extinct species like the dodo bird and woolly mammoth. This investment is part of a larger effort, with a total of $235 million raised from notable figures including Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Paris Hilton, and tech billionaire Thomas Tull. Colossal Biosciences, founded in 2021 by Ben Lamm and geneticist George Church, plans to utilize advanced genetic techniques, such as rewriting elephant DNA to create mammoth-like embryos, and has ambitions to restore various other extinct animals. Jackson's investment also reflects his commitment to preventing species extinction in New Zealand. The funding attracts attention not only for its ambitious goals but also for the potential returns through equity in conservation-oriented subsidiary companies. Overall, this initiative underscores a growing trend of celebrity engagement in biodiversity conservation efforts.