This document discusses de-extinction, the process of genetically engineering embryos of existing species to potentially revive extinct species. It provides examples of extinct species like the passenger pigeon and discusses early attempts to revive closely related species. The document outlines the de-extinction process and criteria for candidate species. It notes challenges like only achieving one pregnancy for an early bucardo revival attempt. The document discusses ethical debates around whether de-extinction plays God and whether we have a moral obligation to try given human-caused extinctions. It questions what will be done with revived species and whether they will truly be authentic.