Goa, April 11 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

dolcy@herald-goa.com

Known scientifically as Aenocyon dirus, the dire wolf was once one of North America's most formidable carnivores and later gained pop culture fame through HBO's 'Game of Thrones' - symbolizing the Stark family's strength and fate with each of the five children receiving one pup. Grey Wind was adopted by Robb, Lady, adopted by Sansa, Nymeria, adopted by Arya, Shaggydog, adopted by Rickon, Summer, adopted by Bran and Ghost, adopted by

Jon Snow.

A huge wolf, the dire wolf was lost for 12,500 years and has been brought back from the dead and will be roaming in a pack by the end of this year, claim the scientists at Colossal Biosciences. Just this week, the company announced that three whi...