Dire wolves went extinct 12,500 years ago — now they’re are back: Here’s how they’re reborn

Dire wolves, extinct for over 10,000 years, are back thanks to Colossal Biosciences. Using ancient DNA and CRISPR gene editing, scientists successfully re-engineered gray wolves to possess the defining features of their extinct cousins. The first pups, Romulus and Remus, were born in October 2024, marking a significant milestone in de-extinction efforts and reshaping our relationship with species loss.

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