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Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences have supposedly revived the long-extinct dire wolf.
From Newsweek
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.
From USA Today
The "de-extinction" of dire wolves is promising for those who hope to see other extinct species resurrected, as well as keep endangered species from ceasing to exist.
From Austin American-Statesman

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Can Dire Wolf Scientists Bring Back the Dinosaurs & Woolly Mammoth?
Colossal Biosciences has an entire page devoted to its efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth. " Colossal’s landmark de-extinction project will be the resurrection of the woolly mammoth - or more specifically a cold-resistant elephant with all of the core biological traits of the woolly mammoth," the website notes.
Dire Wolf 'Back From Extinction'—Could Woolly Mammoths, Dinosaurs Be Next?
A Texas-based startup has revived the long-extinct dire wolf, but should we take their efforts with a pinch of salt?
What's next, a woolly mammoth? Company has 'de-extinction' plans beyond dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences revealed its small pack of genetically modified dire wolves. The company's "de-extinction" plans include the woolly mammoth.
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
Did scientists bring the dire wolf back from extinction? Why some critics say no
A Texas-based genetics company says the long-extinct dire wolf is back. Some critics say that's not quite true.
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.
After Dire Wolf Life, Uh, Found A Way, Jurassic Park Had An A+ Response
Fans of Game of Thrones' favorite pets, as well as general fans of scientific advancement, were equally blown away this week when a biotech company announced the dire wolf had been back from extinction.
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The Woolly Mammoth's Evolutionary History Over a Million Years Was a Complex Web
Genetic analysis of the giant woolly mammoth reveals a surprising amount of genetic diversity over a million years.
Elon Musk Wants To See Return of the Woolly Mammoth
The billionaire reacted to the news dire wolves had been brought back from extinction by asking for the creation of a pet miniature mammoth.
Dissected mammoth calf smells like ‘fermented earth and flesh’
According to the Agence France-Presse ( AFP ), Yana’s examiners described the roughly four-foot-tall calf as smelling like a “mixture of fermented earth and flesh” after spending tens of thousands of years “macerated in the Siberian subsoil.”
Company reveals 'magic' it's using to bring back Dire Wolf species
Colossal, the company looking to bring back the woolly mammoth from extinction has born three dire wolves, an animal extinct for 13,000 years.
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Cincinnati Museum Center mammoths will traverse the Opening Day parade on their way to a new home
Four woolly mammoths that once stood outside the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History, and later the Cincinnati Museum Center's Geier Collections and Research Center, are moving to a new location. First,
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Scientists use elephant DNA to bring back the woolly mammoth
Scientists have made a leap in genetic engineering by pushing elephant cells into an embryonic-like state. This marks a major step toward recreating traits of the extinct woolly mammoth, offering new hope for biodiversity and climate science.
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Rare mammoth tusk discovered by a hunter ‘brings ancient world to life’
Well, as it turns out, the hunter was right. It was a fossil—a rare woolly mammoth tusk, to be precise. In reporting the find, Sul Ross State University stated in a press release: “Juett said ...
What Elon Musk wants as pet after scientists bring back extinct Dire Wolves
Elon Musk has requested a miniature pet woolly mammoth from Colossal Biosciences, following their announcement of successfully creating dire wolf pups
'Mad scientists' hit back at claims their 'de-extinct' dire wolf isn't legit
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