Scientists are on the brink of reviving the woolly mammoth by genetically modifying elephants. In 2003, they briefly reversed extinction with the Pyrenean ibex, but the clone died shortly after birth. De-extinction science has made significant progress, with companies like Colossal Biosciences planning to bring back the dodo, Tasmanian tiger, and woolly mammoth. The goal is to enrich biodiversity and ecosystem resilience, but experts warn of potential catastrophic outcomes. Attempts to restore megafauna like mammoths could impact climate change. Critics argue that funds for de-extinction could be better spent on existing conservation efforts, questioning the true purpose and benefits of bringing back extinct species.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/closer-than-people-think-woolly-mammoth-de-extinction-is-nearing-reality-and-we-have-no-idea-what-happens-next