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Colossal Biosciences' Dire Wolf Revival Sparks Conservation Debate

5/14/2025

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Colossal Biosciences has stirred controversy by claiming to bring the extinct dire wolf back to life through genome editing, resulting in three modified gray wolves. Critics voice concerns that these creatures fail to embody the original species and warn that prioritizing profit could overshadow vital conservation efforts during a pressing climate crisis.

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Colossal Biosciences has stirred controversy by claiming to bring the extinct dire wolf back to life through genome editing, resulting in three modified gray wolves. Critics voice concerns that these creatures fail to embody the original species and warn that prioritizing profit could overshadow vital conservation efforts during a pressing climate crisis.