American genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences brought dire wolves to life from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, meticulously reconstructed from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years

American genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences brought dire wolves to life from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, meticulously reconstructed from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years

Two dire wolf pups named Romulus and Remus, the first pairs resurrected from extinction, were reborn on October 1, 2024

Two dire wolf pups named Romulus and Remus, the first pairs resurrected from extinction, were reborn on October 1, 2024

Here are some interesting facts about dire wolves-

Here are some interesting facts about dire wolves-

1. Dire wolves, or as scientifically called Aenocyon dirus, is an extinct canine

1. Dire wolves, or as scientifically called Aenocyon dirus, is an extinct canine

2. It existed during the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene epochs which is approximately 125000 to 10000 years ago

2. It existed during the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene epochs which is approximately 125000 to 10000 years ago

3. Dire wolf reaches an average height of 3.8 feet and an average length of 6.1 feet

3. Dire wolf reaches an average height of 3.8 feet and an average length of 6.1 feet

4. Overall, dire wolves appeared to be more dense than agile, with greater muscle mass and a bulkier build than other Pleistocene-era canids or those that still roam the Earth today

4. Overall, dire wolves appeared to be more dense than agile, with greater muscle mass and a bulkier build than other Pleistocene-era canids or those that still roam the Earth today

5. However, fossils suggest that the dire wolves’ increased weight didn’t hinder their ability to navigate diverse terrains, hunt large prey or comfortably coexist with other North American species. In fact, dire wolves were effective apex predators because of their physique, not in spite of it.

5. However, fossils suggest that the dire wolves’ increased weight didn’t hinder their ability to navigate diverse terrains, hunt large prey or comfortably coexist with other North American species. In fact, dire wolves were effective apex predators because of their physique, not in spite of it.

6. As per research, dire wolves were stunning in physical appearance with likely light, nearly-white coats, sturdy legs and the unique craniofacial features of a true American superwolf.

6. As per research, dire wolves were stunning in physical appearance with likely light, nearly-white coats, sturdy legs and the unique craniofacial features of a true American superwolf.

7. The largest collection of its fossils has been obtained from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles.

7. The largest collection of its fossils has been obtained from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles.

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