Cloning Endangered Asian Wild Cattle

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The article reports that one of the calves was born a normal size, but the other was born twice the normal size. This is the most common cause of death in animals that are cloned, which represents a number of problems with cloning in general. While the experiment ultimately failed, it is important to note that it was partially successful because the Banteng is closely related to the domestic cow, which was the birth mother for the Bantengs.
The articles bring to light the negative aspects associated with cloning, which include deformity that leads to early death. This is the primary reason that scientists are "reluctant to ever try cloning a human being" (Reuters). Certainly, if animals continue to die from cloning, experimentation should be limited to only animals until the process is refined, if not perfected because of the potential for loss of life. However, even the unnecessary deaths of animals raise concern among wildlife groups. The article reports that such ...

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