The discussion centers on the theoretical possibility of de-extinction for dinosaurs, highlighting significant challenges due to the age of their DNA, which is over 65 million years old. While some research has been conducted, such as DNA studies on more recent extinct species like the woolly mammoth, the recovery of dinosaur DNA remains elusive. Fragmented DNA has been detected in dinosaur bones, but it is too degraded for recovery or identification. The conversation suggests that while de-extinction is not entirely ruled out, current scientific capabilities are far from achieving it. The most feasible approach might involve using avian DNA to hypothesize dinosaur structures, but this would still be speculative. Overall, the consensus is that while theoretically possible, practical de-extinction of dinosaurs is not currently achievable.
