De-Extinction and Its Implications

What is one of the main ethical questions surrounding de-extinction?

• Whether we should bring back extinct species

• How to clone dinosaurs

• The cost of de-extinction

• The popularity of Jurassic Park

Why is it not possible to bring back dinosaurs using de-extinction techniques?

• Dinosaurs are too large to clone

• We lack usable genetic material from dinosaurs

• Dinosaurs are not extinct

• Dinosaurs are not suitable for modern ecosystems

What is a key factor that helped preserve woolly mammoth DNA?

• Their social behavior

• Their diet

• Their large size

• Being encased in Arctic permafrost

How might reintroducing woolly mammoths help combat climate change?

• By increasing global temperatures

• By promoting forest growth

• By preventing permafrost melting

• By reducing animal diversity

What is one reason why grasslands are more effective than forests in storing carbon in Arctic regions?

• Forests have more animal diversity

• Grasslands are warmer

• Forests absorb more sunlight

• Grasslands have deeper root systems

What is a major benefit of restoring grassland ecosystems with large herbivores?

• Increased tourism

• Reduced human intervention

• Improved soil fertility

• Higher animal density

What is the primary goal of Colossal Laboratories in the context of de-extinction?

• To study dinosaur fossils

• To create a theme park

• To bring back the woolly mammoth and other extinct species

• To develop new cloning techniques

What is the expected timeline for the birth of the first woolly mammoth by Colossal Laboratories?

• 2030

• 2025

• 2028

• 2022

What is a potential ecological consequence of reintroducing extinct species?

• Increased biodiversity

• Enhanced human-animal interactions

• Disruption of existing food webs

• Improved climate conditions

What is the main focus of Pleistocene Park?

• Reintroducing large herbivores to restore ecosystems

• Developing new animal species

• Creating a tourist attraction

• Studying ancient climates