Editing De-extinction and Ecological Restoration (section)

== <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Applying</span> ==
'''Modeling 'The Ecosystem Impact' (Calculating 'Biodiversity Gain' from Resurrection):'''
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def evaluate_resurrection_impact(ecological_niche_status, public_support_score, surrogate_availability):
    """
    Shows if a 'De-extinction' project is 'Viable' or 'Vanity'.
    """
    # Success depends on having a place to put them and a way to grow them
    impact_score = (ecological_niche_status * 0.7) + (surrogate_availability * 0.3)
    
    if impact_score > 8:
        return f"PROJECT: STRATEGIC. (Score: {impact_score}. High probability of 'Climate' or 'Biodiversity' Benefit)."
    elif impact_score < 4:
        return "PROJECT: CURIOSITY. (Likely a 'Zoo Animal' without ecosystem value)."
    else:
        return "PROJECT: EXPERIMENTAL."

# Case: The Woolly Mammoth (Empty niche in Siberia, Elephant surrogate available)
print(evaluate_resurrection_impact(10, 8, 0.9))
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; Restoration Landmarks
: '''The 'Red List' ''' (IUCN) → The "Official" "List" of "Extinct" and "Threatened" "Species": the "Source" for "De-extinction Targets."
: '''The 'Frozen Zoo' ''' (San Diego) → A "Cryogenic Bank" "Storing" **"Skin Cells"** and **"DNA"** of "Thousands" of "Species" "Just in Case."
: '''Long Now Foundation''' → (Stewart Brand). The "Group" that "Started" the "De-extinction" "Discussion" as a **"10,000-year Responsibility."**
: '''The 'Billion Oyster Project' ''' → (See Article 630). A "Modern" "Restoration" "Project" (NYC) "Aimed" at "Restoring" a **"Keystone Species"** to "Clean the Water."
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