Tue Apr 08 03:00:00 UTC 2025: ## De-Extinction Achieved: Colossal Biosciences Revives Dire Wolves
**AUSTIN, TX** – In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, Colossal Biosciences has announced the successful de-extinction of the dire wolf, a species extinct for over 12,500 years. Three dire wolf pups – Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi – have been born, marking what is being hailed as a world first.
The company used advanced genetic engineering techniques, reconstructing a complete dire wolf genome from ancient DNA extracted from fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years. “Our team took DNA from a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies,” explained Colossal CEO and co-founder Ben Lamm. He added, “Today, our team gets to unveil some of the magic they are working on and its broader impact on conservation.”
The news has ignited a firestorm of online discussion, with reactions ranging from awe to apprehension. Elon Musk expressed interest in miniature versions of extinct species as pets, while the official Jurassic World X account quipped, “We see no possible way this could go wrong,” referencing the Time magazine cover story on the achievement. Many internet users echoed the sentiment, highlighting the irony of scientific advancements mirroring long-standing fictional warnings about the dangers of de-extinction.
Colossal Biosciences’ success with the dire wolf follows its ongoing efforts to de-extinct other ancient species, including the woolly mammoth and the dodo bird. The long-term implications of this technology, both positive and negative, are now the subject of intense global debate.
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