<ul><li>Scientists have successfully revived the extinct dire wolf using ancient DNA, cloning, and gene editing, marking a major breakthrough in de-extinction science.</li><li>Two pups, named Romulus and Remus, have emerged as the first living examples of the species in over 12,000 years.</li><li>The revival was achieved by using DNA recovered from ancient remains and combining gene-editing tools, cloning, and the DNA of the dire wolf’s closest living relative.</li><li>This breakthrough has opened new possibilities and questions about the future of de-extinction.</li></ul>

Scientists Revive Extinct Dire Wolves After 12,500 Years Using Ancient DNA

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