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Colossal Biosciences says it rebirthed three dire wolves using genome-editing and cloning technologies in what it says is now the world’s first successful "de-extincted animal," although one expert be...
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The recent birth of three dire wolf puppies marks the first time Colossal has successfully "de-extincted" a species, the company said Monday in a press release.
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Colossal hopes what it learns from the woolly mammoth could help it engineer better-adapted modern elephants

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Wolf made famous in 'Game of Thrones' brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claims
A US company claims to have brought an extinct species of wolf back from extinction. The dire wolf last roamed the American midcontinent 12,500 years ago.
Dire wolf brought back from extinction after 13,000 years, scientists claim – what to know
The dire wolf, made famous in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," has been genetically-engineered by scientists in the U.S. after going extinct around 13,000 years ago.
The dire wolf is (sort of) back from extinction. Dallas-based startup explains the ‘magic’
Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences has been chasing de-extinction since its founding in 2021. Four years later, they’ve done it. Colossal announced Monday
Dire wolves brought back: See photos of Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi
Dire wolves who were prominent in HBO's "Game of Thrones" series no longer belong solely to the realm of fantasy. Meet Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Scientists genetically engineer wolves similar to extinct dire wolf
Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed, secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims
A biotech company has, sort of, revived the long-extinct dire wolf
Colossal Biosciences made a surprise announcement Monday, claiming it had brought the dire wolf back from the dead, achieving the biotech company’s first successful de-extinction. But some scientists say that while the wolves’ existence is an impressive feat,
Dire wolves are back: Colossal says woolly mammoth, dodo and Tasmanian tiger are next
The company that claims to have "resurrected" the dire wolf has its sights set on the woolly mammoth, dodo bird and Tasmanian tiger.
Dire wolves have been 'resurrected': See how scientists used ancient DNA to create the pups
Three white puppies were born in the last six months, each through surrogate domestic dogs who had no idea they were carrying an extinct species.
A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf
Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA to breed the animals. Dire wolves recently featured prominently in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
Scientists Revive the Dire Wolf, or Something Close
Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins.
Researchers who brought back dire wolves are working with tribes on several projects
Colossal is working with several Indigenous partners who might take in the dire wolves and other extinct animals the company is trying to bring back.
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The Dire Wolf Is Back
Colossal, a genetics startup, has birthed three pups that contain ancient DNA retrieved from the remains of the animal’s extinct ancestors. Is the woolly mammoth next?
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