It's been six months since two not-quite dire wolves were born on Earth around 10,000-12,000 years after the extinction of ...

The genetically modified “dire wolves” created by Colossal Biosciences have hit a major milestone: they’re now six months old ...

The pups underwent 20 genetic edits across 14 genes to replicate the physical traits of their extinct ancestors.

Colossal uses gene editing to bring dire wolves back from extinction, marking a breakthrough in de-extinction science with the birth of Romulus and Remus.

Creating the dire wolves called for making just 20 edits in 14 genes in the common gray wolf, but those tweaks gave rise to a host of differences, including Romulus’ and Remus’ white coat ...

Dire wolves who were prominent in HBO's "Game of Thrones" series no longer belong solely to the realm of fantasy. Meet Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.

Romulus and Remus were born in October 2024, while Khaleesi arrived in January 2025. Colossal Biosciences announced the birth of three dire wolf puppies. Monday, Jun 30, 2025 ...

Scientists welcome three genetically engineered dire wolf pups, named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi. How'd they bring back the extinct species?

As was the case with the birth of Romulus and Remus, dire wolves are about 25% larger than modern-day gray wolves. Dire wolves also had heavier, more muscular bodies with much larger heads and ...

Dire wolves brought back: See photos of Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi The recent birth of three dire wolf puppies marks the first time Colossal Biosciences has successfully "de-extincted" a species.

The cloned red wolves now live in a separate fenced area within the same 2,000-acre preserve as the dire wolves. Like Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, they will spend their lives there and not be ...