Dire wolf 'de-extinction' criticised by conservation group

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…

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 […]

The Surrogate Mothers: The Unsung Heroes of Dire Wolf De-extinction - News Anyway

When Colossal Biosciences announced the successful birth of three dire wolves—the first animals of their kind in 12,500 years—public attention naturally focused on the resurrected species and the genetic technologies that made their return possible. Less prominent in these discussions were the surrogate mothers who carried and gave birth to these historic pups, yet their role was equally crucial to the achievement. These surrogate mothers, domes…