In this case, while it might be possible to reproduce a member of an extinct species, if the conditions which cause the die-off of that species are unchanged then the species will still be extinct. The living individual would be a curiosity at best.

[–] benjhm@sopuli.xyz 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Where are these mammoths meant to roam ? And does anybody get why they think trampling grass and snow is going to protect permafrost ?

[–] limer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 hours ago

Not to mention rejection/loss of their mothers.

So here are some hybrid elephant/mammoths (because take modern elephant egg and replace parts if it with edited dna, keeping most of the modern cell) ; who probably will experience constant pain and unhealthy feelings due to the editing; having life long psychological issues - with no real place to live except in a nature preserve.

The first viable generation will probably be so messed up they need humans to raise the second generation; and the future generations will probably not feel healthy.

Has anyone ever had to deal with several tons of grumpy issues ? I’m fist it’s not me helping

This is why I totally do not support such efforts, done for things other than the new life’s value

[–] drspod@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 hours ago

There's some poetic justice waiting to happen here.