Extinct animal resurrected by cloning!

Annafan,I never fully considered the possible NEGATIVE ramifications of cloning. ". . . is it wise to make a lot of publicity around this (possibly diminishing attention for preservation of species)?". Hmmm. Interesting thought.Personally, I have long dreamed for scientists recreating a wooly mammoth before I die.Animal News - Science and Zoology ArticlesI have trekked to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda in 2002. Searched for the snow leopard in Nepal. Would love to see the tiger in nature someday (especially the siberian tiger).However, I feel everyday a new starbucks is built, another animal is lost somewhere in the world.IF it is inevitable that man will eventually crowd out his fellow neighbors, it might be best that scientists quickly learn the cloning skills.my 2 cents.

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Just to clarify my original post, I think re-populating the world with a VIABLE population of extinct animals is a moot point. Animals are becoming extinct at an incredible rate right now. If there is no room for today's animals, why would we think there might be room for extinct animals tomorrow.Edited by dronester, : link expired

Good questions Bluejay.1. I think out of sight, out of mind might hold true. So, the best chance a young child/scientist can come up with a possible solution in the future is if there is a living/seeing problem to solve.2. Also, I think it imperative we maintain diversity of all living things (even if caged) in the world.3. Personally, if the only live gorilla I can see is at a progressive naturalistic zoo or none at all, I guess I'll grudgingly accept the zoo.This is a depressing subject to me. My answers are self-admittedly somewhat emotional-biased and can be discounted. Do you have a more objective stance Bluejay? Annafan?Edited by dronester, : No reason given.