US EditionGOT author George RR Martin writes a blog after meeting dire wolves: ‘Pardon my shouting, but ..THE DIREWOLF is back’
- Colossal Biosciences announced the birth of three dire wolf pups, made possible through genetic engineering.
- George R.R. Martin's books, which spawned the 'Game of Thrones' series, popularized the dire wolf species.
- Scientists used DNA from fossils to create pups carrying approximately 20 dire wolf genes, born in late 2024 and early 2025.
- Martin, an investor and cultural advisor for Colossal, visited in February 2024 and said, "When I saw their direwolf exhibit...something stirred inside me."
- The de-extinction of dire wolves has stirred Martin, though some scientists remain skeptical about fully reviving extinct species.
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‘Game of Thrones’ creator celebrates return of dire wolf
“Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin is celebrating the return of the dire wolf, a species once thought to be extinct for thousands of years, after scientists claimed they have revived them. Martin, who popularized the dire wolf in the hit series “Game of Thrones,” revealed on Facebook that he has been aware of the news for a while now and has just been sworn to silence. “I’ve been holding my tongue for months now, sworn to silence yet dy…
George R.R. Martin meets real-life dire wolves in scientific feat
George R.R. Martin, the legendary author behind A Song of Ice and Fire, recently experienced a moment straight out of his fantasy novels. The man who brought dire wolves to life in Westeros found himself face-to-face with their real-world counterparts. This is all thanks to a groundbreaking scientific achievement by Colossal Biosciences. THE DIRE WOLVES RETURN The encounter left George R.R. Martin emotional, even bringing him to tears. Colossal …
GOT author George RR Martin writes a blog after meeting dire wolves: ‘Pardon my shouting, but ..THE DIREWOLF is back’
Demonstrating his commitment, George R.R. Martin visited the private preserve where the dire wolf pups reside, an area certified by the American Humane Society.
'D-Day': George R.R. Martin blogs about meeting with 'Game of thrones'-inspired direwolf
George R.R. Martin, author of “Game of Thrones, howled with excitement after meeting one of the first “de-extinct” direwolves brought back by Dallas-based US company, Colossal Biosciences. In a blog post, Martin happily announced the return of dire wolf. “So D-Day came early, on April 7 instead of April 8. Welcome to Direwolf Day,” the […] The post ‘D-Day’: George R.R. Martin blogs about meeting with ‘Game of thrones’-inspired direwolf appeared …
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