De-extinction of the Woolly Mammoth

De-extinction of the woolly mammoth, championed by Colossal Biosciences with $75 million in funding, aims to resurrect mammoth-like hybrids to restore Arctic grasslands and combat permafrost thaw. Sceptics argue that devoting resources to reviving an ancient species is far less urgent than protecting the 41% of amphibian species currently threatened with extinction. This creates an ethical dilemma: while the technology excites the public imagination, it risks diverting attention and money from policies like Carbon Offset Schemes for Forests, which are flawed but address immediate climate threats. Ultimately, the mammoth project symbolizes the tension between bold innovation and pragmatic conservation priorities.