Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have announced the birth of three genetically modified dire wolf pups, marking what the company calls “the world’s first successful de-extinction” of an animal species. The wolves, extinct for approximately 12,500 years, were created using DNA from ancient fossils combined with genes from their closest living relative, the gray wolf. The three pups—two males named Romulus and Remus born in October 2024, and a female named Khaleesi born in January 2025—now live in a secure 2,000+ acre ecological preserve. They are monitored by security personnel, drones, and live camera feeds, with 10 full-time animal care staff … Continue reading Dire Wolf Pups Born Using 72,000-Year-Old DNA in First Real De-Extinction Case