Is this Jurassic Park come to life?

 

"With all the changes in science coming at us, this is one I did not see. But I don't mind. I could settle for seeing the Dire Wolves as they grow up. This would be a thrill. Some, however, would say the same thing - these animals are extinct for a reason. They should stay that way. Or should they?"

Do you know what these little cuties are? First hint - they are wolves. Do you know how old they are? Second hint - older than dirt. They are Dire Wolves. Just brought back to life through genetic engineering. Wait - what? How old is that? Third big hint - they have been extinct for almost 13,000 years. And now, through modern genetic engineering, somewhat similar to the book and movie Jurassic Park, they live again. No, this is not fiction. This is as real as real can get.

Come on Bird! Is that the best you can do? These look quite a bit like two little puppy dogs, just born. They do, don't they? As a matter of fact, if I saw these two wandering on the streets of our town, I would not think much of them. Brought back from extinction? Maybe, or maybe not. Is that the best scientists can do these days?

Actually no. The same company is working on something a bit more eye popping. By the year 2028 (a mere three years away), they want to bring Wolly Mammoths back to life. 

 

Wait just a second! Are these things from ancient times almost a step into Dino land? What is next, a T-Rex?

This is where that age old question comes in - just because you CAN do something, SHOULD you do it? If in fact we can recreate the Wolly Mammoth, what else can we do? Or should we do? 

I have seen all the versions of the Jurassic Park movies. In each and every one of them, the plan was to have these mutated creatures confined. And in each and every one of them, that plan did not work well. 

My vote? Go to Wolly Mammoth and then stop. Selfishly, I would love to see a Wolly Mammoth up close. I know they were beasts and dangerous, but I would love to see them in the wild, in something where my family and I could be protected. But on second thought, I also would not mind seeing a Saber Tooth Tiger, should they also be brought back to life. 

With all the changes in science coming at us, this is one I did not see. But I don't mind. I could settle for seeing the Dire Wolves as they grow up. This would be a thrill. Some, however, would say the same thing - these animals are extinct for a reason. They should stay that way. Or should they? This could be the next great debate. Only this time it is not on a movie screen. It is real life. Comments? I would love to hear them.