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Colossal's de-extinction process involved a sophisticated fusion of ancient DNA analysis, CRISPR gene editing, and ...

The new findings clarify relationships among members of the dog family, placing dire wolves (Canis dirus) in a New World lineage that split from the gray wolf's ancestors some 5.5 million years ...

In a scientific achievement that reads like science fiction made real, Colossal Biosciences has accomplished what many thought impossible: successfully bringing back the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus), an ...

“Dire” is from this animal’s Latin name: Canis dirus, or “fearsome dog.” Essentially, de-extinction — a neologism — involves taking fragments of DNA from an extinct species, creating embryos from that ...

announced earlier this month that it had created three dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) by editing genes in grey wolf (Canis lupus) embryos. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox!

Did you know Native Americans once shared the land with some truly wild creatures that are now extinct? 🦣 From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, these animals roamed North America ...

Direwolves, also known as Canis Dirus, used to live during the ice age across North and South America. They weigh up to 68 kgs and have a powerful jaw that can crush bones easily. They are not ...

Likely due to climate change, food scarcity and competition with smaller, faster wolves and early humans. Canis dirus literally translates to “fearsome dog” – and with their size, strength and sharp ...