I Want A Dire Wolf Puppy For My Bday

Move over Jon Snow—actual dire wolves are here, and they’re not CGI. Thanks to Dallas-based biotech startup Colossal Biosciences, three prehistoric predators—Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi—are alive, fluffy, and stomping through snow like it's 12,000 B.C.

These aren’t oversized huskies. We’re talking real-deal, scientifically resurrected dire wolves—massive, muscled, and genetically engineered using ancient fossils, modern gene editing (CRISPR, baby), and the kind of tech that feels ripped from a Marvel lab.

Colossal’s mission? De-extinction. Think Jurassic Park vibes, but for conservation. They’ve already brought back the “woolly mouse,” and next up: woolly mammoths. But dire wolves are their wildest flex yet. And yep, investors include everyone from Tom Brady to the CIA’s venture arm. Casual.

Why does it matter? Besides melting the internet, Colossal is pairing these projects with real conservation work. While birthing dire wolves, they also helped boost the critically endangered red wolf population. It's not just about bringing back the past—it's about saving the future.

Bottom line: science just made the fantasy real. Dire wolves are back. And they are majestic.