my claim: Scientists should consider engaging in de-extinction as it would offer considerable benefits such as aiding current endangered species, fostering increased biodiversity, and resulting in the development of a more resilient species compared to its extinct counterpart.

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my claim: Scientists should consider engaging in de-extinction as it would offer considerable benefits such as aiding current endangered species, fostering increased biodiversity, and resulting in the development of a more resilient species compared to its extinct counterpart.

The team thought that the genetic diversity of the Wrangel Island mammoth population had probably declined over time. If it had, they suspected that the lack of diversity had contributed to the animals' extinction.

: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)

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This finding is important because it suggests that the lack of genetic diversity could have played a role in the extinction of the Wrangel Island mammoths. By engaging in de-extinction, scientists can potentially revive the mammoths and reintroduce them into their former habitats. This could aid current endangered species by increasing their genetic diversity and promoting their long-term survival. Additionally, bringing back extinct species like mammoths would foster increased biodiversity, as these organisms would fill ecological niches that are currently vacant. Moreover, the genetic modification involved in the de-extinction process could result in the development of a more resilient species compared to its extinct counterpart, which may have been susceptible to environmental changes that led to its extinction. Therefore, the study supports the claim that engaging in de-extinction could offer considerable benefits such as aiding current endangered species, fostering increased biodiversity, and developing more resilient species.