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Could the de-extinction of certain species help the environment?
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The preservation of many endangered species is already not being prioritized. Thus, de-extinction is unlikely to have an influence on conservation efforts.
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Con claim 1
A study done in New Zealand showed that if 11 extinct species were revived, the conservation funding of 33 living species would be
sacrificed
.