Wolf made famous in 'Game of Thrones' brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claims

A US company claims to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf, a species that vanished from the American midcontinent over 12,500 years ago. The dire wolf was a large canine predator that gained popularity through its depiction in the HBO series "Game of Thrones". The company, Colossal Biosciences, aims to use advanced genetic engineering techniques to bring back the dire wolf. They believe that by combining ancient DNA samples with modern wolf genomes, they can recreate this long-extinct species. The project is still in its early stages, and the company acknowledges the significant scientific and technical challenges involved. However, they remain optimistic about the potential to reintroduce the dire wolf to its former habitat, potentially contributing to the restoration of ecosystems and the preservation of biodiversity. The announcement has generated both excitement and skepticism within the scientific community, with ongoing debates about the ethical and practical implications of such "de-extinction" efforts.