I know it's brought up in the article, but assuming that the money going toward reviving extinct species would otherwise go toward protecting endangered species

I know it's brought up in the article, but assuming that the money going toward reviving extinct species would otherwise go toward protecting endangered species is silly. I would have no ethical qualms donating money to bringing back mammoths and would be justifiably angry if that money instead went to saving the elephants. Edit: That sounds like I irrationally hate elephants, which isn't the case. I just value pushing cool new science forward more.