Dire Wolves Return from Extinction, 3 Pups Born Through Genetic Engineering
08 Apr 2025 13:12 PM IST
Colossal Biosciences revived extinct dire wolves by editing gray wolf DNA, creating three pups: Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi. The dire wolf, extinct for 12,500 years, was larger and genetically distinct. This breakthrough marks the first successful animal de-extinction using biotechnology.