Dire wolf 'de-extinction' criticised by conservation group

Conservationists say scientists experimenting with reviving extinct species could undermine their work by making people believe that it's not such a big deal if a species goes extinct. The Trump administration is already trying to weaken animal protections by using this as a pretext.

Dire wolf 'de-extinction' criticised by conservation group

The attempted creation of dire wolves could undermine conservation efforts by making people think extinct species can be revived, says the International Union for Conservation of Nature

Have dire wolves been brought back from extinction? Not quite

Wolf conservationists say the truly dire matter is protecting America’s wild gray wolves — but that’s not as cute and cuddly for the headlines

Colossal Announces First Dire Wolf Pups Birth

However, living, breathing dire wolves born in a groundbreaking scientific achievement. Colossal Biosciences has announced the birth of the world’s first de-extinct animals: three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi. The Dallas-based biotechnology company revealed in April 2025 that it had successfully brought back the iconic Ice Age predator that disappeared approximately 12,000 years ago through advanced genetic engineering techn…

Back from the (Genetic) dead? The Dire Wolf comeback maybe more hype than howl - The Arabian Stories News

Austin: On April 7, biotech firm Colossal Biosciences made headlines with a howl from the past. The announcement, backed by viral videos of howling furballs, sparked excitement and awe online, especially among all those die-hard Game of Thrones fans out there. But beneath the surface of this furry feat lies a much deeper—and more divisive—story. To understand what Colossal actually accomplished, we have to go down the DNA rabbit hole. The dire w…

What Role Could Dire Wolves Play In Modern Ecosystems?...

The resurrection of the dire wolf after 12,000 years of extinction raises fascinating questions about the potential ecological role these ancient predators might play if eventually reintroduced to natural environments. While Colossal Biosciences’ three dire wolf pups—Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi—currently reside in a secure 2,000+ acre preserve, the company’s long-term vision includes “restoring the species […]