WRITING 2_SESSION 13

Question: Do you think scientists should continue to work towards

cloning a version of mammoth?

I believe that scientists should carry on working towards cloning a

version of mammoth. The reintroduction of mammoths could help with
the problem of climate change and global warming by protecting the
permafrost. It could help the permafrost by creating natural process by
which they once maintained this frozen layer beneath the soil. With the
way of stepping on the soft snow with their large feet, mammoths packed
it into a solid layer to keep the cold air in and create permafrost. If the
permafrost melted, a dangerous amount of carbon dioxide would be
realeased into the atmosphere, even resulting in global warming. In
addtion, restorinng the natural balance in the ecosystem of Sibera and
other areas also has some positive impacts on the environment. The
grasslands where mammoths used to graze could become empty forest,
which changes the ecosystem in ways that may not be maintainable in the
long run. Mammoths also help sustain the growth of these forests,help to
maintain grassland and mak sure that the area remains a healthy and
various living habitat for a wide range of species. In a nut shell, by going
on styding the DNA of mammoths and their ecological influence,
scientists could make informed decisions on how to safely and ethnically
bring these magnificent creatures back to life.