Dire Wolf Revival Sparks New Hope for Conservation

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In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully revived the dire wolf, a species extinct for 12,500 years

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Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based company, utilized DNA extracted from ancient remains and advanced cloning and gene editing techniques to bring back the dire wolf

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Two male dire wolf pups, Romulus and Remus, were born. They're healthy but exhibit unique behavior, maintaining distance from humans and showing distress when approached closely

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Unlike typical wolf pups, Romulus and Remus are shy and reclusive, aligning with the historical dire wolf's temperament

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