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How the Woolly Mammoth Could Prevent Trillions in Economic Loss

The article from MSN discusses the potential economic and ecological benefits of bringing back the woolly mammoth through de-extinction efforts. It highlights that the loss of megafauna like the woolly mammoth has led to significant ecological changes, including the transformation of grasslands into forests or tundra, which has implications for carbon storage and climate change. Scientists argue that reintroducing mammoths could help restore these ecosystems, potentially preventing trillions in economic losses due to climate change impacts. The mammoth's role in maintaining grasslands could enhance carbon sequestration, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from permafrost thaw, and support biodiversity. The article also touches on the technological advancements in genetic engineering that make this de-extinction possible, with companies like Colossal Biosciences working towards this goal, although the timeline for such a project remains uncertain.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/ecology/how-the-woolly-mammoth-could-prevent-trillions-in-economic-loss/ar-AA1xQj2M ]