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Jon Ronson and the Quest for the Aryan Cow

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10/02/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Jon Ronson and the Quest for the Aryan Cow

The story of the director of Berlin Zoo who attempted to resurrect extinct animal species.

Jon Ronson investigates the work of Lutz Heck, the director of Berlin Zoo who attempted to resurrect extinct animal species as part of the Nazi programme to control genetics.

Jon Ronson investigates the controversial story of the work of Lutz Heck, the director of Berlin Zoo who attempted to resurrect several pure-blooded, extinct animal species as part of the Nazi programme to control the genetic destiny of all creation. 

He visits Munich Zoo, which proudly advertises its 'formerly extinct aurochs' - a type of large and powerful cow - but does not refer to the fact that behind this apparent triumph lies the story of Heck's collusion with Goering's aspiration to replace Europe's 'racially degenerate' wildlife and plant life with pure, 'noble' and extinct species.

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