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Colossal Bioscience says it has “de-extincted” the dire wolf, but other scientists disagree and say more important conservation science is being lost in all the hype
From Scientific American
The recent birth of three dire wolf puppies marks the first time Colossal has successfully "de-extincted" a species, the company said Monday in a press release.
From USA Today
The "de-extinction" of dire wolves is promising for those who hope to see other extinct species resurrected, as well as keep endangered species from ceasing to exist.
From Austin American-Statesman

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