And there is a final,ethical consideration.Even if we learn how to reproduce an example of an extinct species, that individal could never have a normal life. Its natural envoirnment is most likely gone and it would have no parents to show it how to behave as a member of its species. So the animal would remain a curiosity and probably live out its life in a zoo. People question whether it would be ethical to revive one of nature’s creatures for such a purpose.
Only time will tell if scientist manage to carry out their ambitious plans.Even if they manage to overcome the scientific problems, they may face opposition from government or society. Some even feel it might be more worthwhile for us to focus our effort onn conversation and take care of existing species, so they don’t also go the way of the wolly mammoth.