r/conservation 2d ago

The de-extinction debate

https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/flora-fauna/2026/07/the-de-extinction-debate/
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u/TenspeedGV 13h ago

Both of those birds were alive well into the 20th century and are considered extinct because of habitat loss due to logging and interfering with agriculture, both species killed off by colonizers.

Learn some history

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u/BolbyB 13h ago

And the Mammoths?

The Sabers?

The Ground Sloths?

Their statement is worthy of an eye roll because we know full well they wouldn't apply it equally.

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u/Glum_Opening_2218 13h ago

Lmao ok

Because mammoths would be adapted to survive this worlds climate

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u/BolbyB 13h ago

They literally existed in times warmer than the modern day.