Dire Wolves
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Just came across an article regarding the status of Dire Wolves being "brought back out of extinction". Amazing and very cool, but somewhat scary in a way. Thought others might be interested in this marvel of modern day genetic sciences. No Longer Extinct? Colossal Biosciences' Dire Wolf Project
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Re: Dire Wolves
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I think this is just too cool for words! The lack of genetic diversity in serious and this research could help preserve some species from disappearing.
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Re: Dire Wolves
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I saw a picture of George R.R. Martin holding one of the Dire Wolf pups! I think it was fake, but still....
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The pups are beautiful but are actually hybrid wolves. DNA from the dire wolf was inserted into the gray wolf, which is the closest genetically to the dire but still a separate species.
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Yup, basically designer grey wolves with genes controlling certain physical attributes that make them resemble a Dire wolf. The exercise was more of a marketing event for Colossal Biosciences rather than an actual exercise promoting the potential of lab crafted bio-diversity.
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Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam, from the novel Dune
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Yup. They genetically altered enough grey wolf genes to make them resemble Dire Wolves. Am I correct in thinking I have read that the real Dire Wolf was MUCH bigger than today's wolves?
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Yes, Dire Wolves were about 25% larger than modern-day gray wolves, dire wolves had thicker, more muscular legs, more powerful shoulders, and a wider head and snout with larger jaws and teeth. It stood about 3½ feet tall, could be longer than 6 feet and weigh up to 150 pounds. [USA Today, 10 Apr 25]
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