Leo Ko Period 8 Science Project

1. Genetics & Endangered and Extinct Species Cloning By Leo Ko

9. Endangered and Extinct Species Cloning

11. Argument 1 Endangered and Extinct Species Cloning Pros and Cons Pros Cons We can revive an animal that could be vital to their ecosystem Extinct animal may not be able to survive in the condition of their environment. Cloning would help reverse damage to wildlife habitat done by people. People wouldn’t care as much about habitat destruction because a new animal, plant, etc. could be cloned. Ecosystem Preservation Against will of nature. Ecosystem “balancing” (ex. If a certain animal becomes extinct, perhaps the animal that it eats could overpopulate)

12. We Should Support Endangered and Extinct Species Cloning In saving one species, we could save others. For instance, an eagle hunts a snake. If the snake goes extinct, the bird would not be able to eat the snake. Therefore, the eagle has lost one of its main food sources. We could also clone animals to help an ecosystem. If the fox goes extinct, the rabbit has lost one of its biggest predators. Great? No. The rabbit could overpopulate thus hurting the ecosystem.

13. We Should Support Endangered and Extinct Species Cloning (continued) Cloning would help reverse damage to wildlife habitat done by people. If a certain habitat is suffering dramatically, we could help restore it by cloning endangered animals to bring the species back, which also gives us a second chance to help the habitat.

14. We Should Support Endangered and Extinct Species Cloning (continued even more) Cloning would also help preserve an ecosystem. If an animal is dying, it may effect its ecosystem. If an ecosystem is running the risk of becoming damaged, we could clone an animal that is becoming endangered and may hurt its ecosystem causing the ecosystem to come back into order.

15. Conclusion Overall, I think we should clone extinct and endangered species. One animal is actually very important in an ecosystem and food chain. Some people believe that it could be dangerous and the animal may not turn out properly. However, we have the technology and so far genetic engineering is becoming a success.. An extinct gaur has been successfully implanted into the womb of a cow. Scientists were able to get the needed DNA from a skin cell from a deceased gaur. If we could do that with a gaur, we could do it with others. We are able to save the lives of animals and help the Earth, why are we passing up this opportunity? We’re all trying to save animals…well, isn’t this one way?