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Why do scientists want to bring back extinct animals?

What in the World

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The Ethical Dilemmas of De-Extinction and Genetic Engineering

This chapter explores the company's endeavors to resurrect extinct species like the woolly mammoth and dire wolves through genetic editing. It delves into the scientific progress and ethical questions surrounding these efforts, particularly the ecological implications of introducing these species into drastically altered environments.

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