Scientists Clone Extinct Dire Wolf, Reviving a 12,500-Year-Old Predator
Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech firm, has successfully cloned the extinct dire wolf, bringing back a species that vanished 12,500 years ago. The company announced the birth of three genetically engineered pups, created using CRISPR technology and ancient DNA. These animals, which mimic their long-extinct ancestors, now reside in a secure wildlife sanctuary. While the achievement is groundbreaking, ethical concerns about de-extinction persist, with critics questioning the ecological implications. Colossal aims to expand its efforts to other extinct species like the woolly mammoth and the dodo.
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