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104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.

National Park After Dark

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Debating De-extinction: Bringing Back Extinct Species

This chapter explores the topic of de-extinction and the various scientific, ethical, and societal considerations surrounding it. The speaker discusses the criticisms of resurrection biology, including the high cost, the potential for poor genetic variation in resurrected individuals, and the importance of focusing on conservation efforts for living species and their habitats. The chapter raises thought-provoking questions about the implications and challenges of bringing back extinct species.

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