Could extinct species like mammoths and passenger pigeons be brought back to life? In How to
Clone a Mammoth Beth Shapiro an evolutionary biologist and pioneer in ancient DNA research
addresses this intriguing question by walking readers through the astonishing and controversial
process of de-extinction. From deciding which species should be restored to anticipating how
revived populations might be overseen in the wild Shapiro vividly explores the extraordinary
cutting-edge science that is being used to resurrect the past. Considering de-extinction's
practical benefits and ethical challenges Shapiro argues that the overarching goal should be
the revitalization and stabilization of contemporary ecosystems.
