Watch: Scientists Resurrect the Legendary Dire Wolf After 13,000 Years of Extinction
In a jaw-dropping scientific feat, scientists have allegedly resurrected the mythical dire wolf from extinction—13,000 years since it last inhabited the planet.
Once the top predator of the Ice Age, dire wolves were stronger and bigger than their modern gray wolf counterparts. Their fossils, famously discovered in sites such as the La Brea Tar Pits, have captivated researchers and the public. Now, with the help of revolutionary advancements in genetic engineering and ancient DNA reconstruction, the dire wolf might be roaming our streets again.
DNA was recovered from exceptionally well-preserved dire wolf fossils and then combined with the genome of contemporary wolves using sophisticated CRISPR technology, the research team said. Following years of experiment and error, they successfully gave birth to the first living dire wolf in a high-security laboratory setting.
The animal, a hypercharged wolf-like creature, is reported to have the physical characteristics and behavioral patterns of its prehistoric ancestors. Initial reports indicate that the animal is healthy, thriving, and under close observation by a team of wildlife biologists and geneticists.
This scientific breakthrough has ignited tremendous excitement—and debate. While others call it a science and de-extinction history-making moment, others are raising ecological and ethical issues surrounding resurrecting long-lost species.
Nevertheless, the prospect of viewing a live dire wolf—something formerly believed to have been lost to history—is nothing short of jaw-dropping.
See the complete reveal and behind-the-scenes video above.
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