Except, Colossal’s not actually bringing it back, it’s creating a whole new species that’s close to, but not an exact replica of the woolly mammoth: de-extinction. It might be time for the return of the woolly mammoth . First, the team needs to take a sample of and sequence the woolly mammoth genome from a frozen carcass. Next, they’ll check to ensure the genes correspond to the traits they want: big, check; woolly, check; mammoth-y, check. It’s hoped reintroducing the woolly mammoth — or a creature close to it — could change things, as well as increasing biodiversity.

Source: The Nation September 18, 2021 12:56 UTC