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The Making of the Colossal Dire Wolves — World's First De-Extinction

7 April 2025

The dire wolf is no longer extinct—and this is the story of how Colossal made it happen.

Discover the advanced tools and technologies behind the revival of the dire wolf, why this breakthrough matters for the future of conservation, and what it means for endangered species across the globe.

In this video, you’ll hear directly from the scientists, conservationists, and visionaries who made the impossible possible.

This moment marks more than just a scientific achievement — it signals the start of a new era in biodiversity and ecological restoration.

The dire wolf is back, and for Colossal, this is only the beginning.

Credit: 3D models created by Visual Science

The First Dire Wolf Howl in Over 10,000 Years

7 April 2025

The dire wolf is no longer extinct. Meet the world’s first de-extinct animals.

Through the science of de-extinction, Colossal has brought back the legendary dire wolf after more than 10,000 years.

In this video, follow Romulus and Remus, born on 1 October 2024 — the first animals in history to be brought back from extinction.

Watch them take their first steps, hear their first howls, and see a ton of highlights from their first five months of life in a brand-new world.

You’ll also meet Khaleesi — a little younger but the very first female dire wolf brought back from extinction.