"Scientists have created three dire wolf pups by using ancient DNA, cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a gray wolf, the prehistoric dire wolf’s closest living relative, the company announced Monday. The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appearance to its extinct forerunner."
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/07/science/dire-wolf-de-extinction-cloning-colossal/index.html
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Game of clones: Colossal’s new wolves are cute, but are they dire?
Game of Thrones author George RR Martin broke down in tears meeting ‘de-extincted’ dire wolves
"Martin, who is an investor in Colossal and cultural adviser for the company, said in a statement: “Many people view dire wolves as mythical creatures that only exist in a fantasy world, but in reality, they have a rich history of contributing to the American ecosystem.”"
George R.R. Martin helped with a scientific paper about dire wolves
https://winteriscoming.net/george-r-r-martin-helped-with-a-scientific-paper-about-dire-wolves
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This company claimed to ‘de-extinct’ dire wolves. Then the fighting started.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02456-3
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