De-extinction – the science of reviving species that have been lost – has moved from the realm of science-fiction to something that is now nearly feasible. Some types of lost mammals, birds or frogs may soon be able to be revived through de-extinction technologies.
But just because we can, does it mean we should? And what might the environmental and conservation impacts be if we did?
Prominent conservation biologist Stuart Pimm has been one of the vocal opponents of de-extinction because, among other concerns,
Without an answer to “where do we
