De-extinction science is an upcoming scientific practice that aims to bring back extinct animals. The way how people deal with extinction has always been rooted in a particular cultural mindset and...Show moreDe-extinction science is an upcoming scientific practice that aims to bring back extinct animals. The way how people deal with extinction has always been rooted in a particular cultural mindset and therefore shows a reflection of broader cultural ideas and valuations. As resistance to contemporary narratives of demise, de-extinction scientists join their forces to combat the finality of extinction. This study looks into the forces of cultural memory and shows how contemporary artists can expand the episteme of de-extinction science.Show less