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Why do scientists want to bring back extinct animals?

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The Complexity of Genetic Revival: Are We Really Bringing Back Extinct Species?

This chapter explores the intricate issues surrounding genetic revival, focusing on the claims of recreating dire wolves. It underscores the complexities of de-extinction and clarifies that the new wolves are genetically modified grey wolves, cautioning against the misconception of easily reversing ecological extinction.

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