New TechnologiesScientists perform world’s first de-extinction to revive the dire wolf that vanished 12,000 years ago Posted on April 9, 2025April 11, 2025 by Administrator Scientists have announced the first de-extinction of an animal species, reintroducing the dire wolf back into the world. Colossal Biosciences, a genetic engineering company, birthed three dire wolves, naming them Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi in honor of the legendary creature made famous from the HBO hit series Game of Thrones. However, the white-coated wolf once roamed North and South America before vanishing around 12,000 years ago likely to the disappearance of their prey.