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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 HBO hit series Game of Thrones. However, the white-coated wolf once roamed North and South America before vanishing around 12,000 years ago. The company extracted DNA from fossilized remains, which was combined with the genetic code of a gray wolf, the closest living relative. Read the full story on DailyMail.com. Link in bio. šŸ“· Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences #wolf #gameofthrones #deextinction #news

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