We thrill to reports of sightings. The wilderness, the animal's habitat untouched by human hand, is a key part of the appeal of the myth. Life in the wild throws life in the office place into stark relief. We, too, are animal. It has to be.
Ecological awareness is part of the zeitgeist.
The museum's announcement has drawn attention to the issues of biodiversity and habitat. This is good. Archer has said that Australians have a moral obligation to bring the species back to life. Just because we can do something, doesn't mean we should. Money doesn't grow on trees, and preserving presently endangered species would seem to be a higher priority.