
The DIRE Wolf: A Breakthrough in De-Extinction or a Conservation Controversy?
In April 2025, the world was abuzz with news of the “DIRE Wolf”—a term that has emerged in public discourse to describe the genetically engineered dire wolf pups created by Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotechnology company. The announcement of three dire wolf pups, named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, marked a significant milestone in the field…