India, April 8 -- Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based genetic engineering firm and the world's only company to practice de-extinction, is the mastermind behind bringing the once extinct dire wolf back. A species extinct for nearly 12,500 years and popularised by the HBO hit series Game of Thrones has been revived. Colossal's three litters of dire wolves include two adolescent males, Romulus and Remus, and a female pup named Khaleesi.

Applauding the achievement of the company, CEO of Colossal Ben Lamm said, "I could not be more proud of the team. This massive milestone is the first of many coming examples demonstrating that our end-to-end de-extinction technology stack works."

Scientists have termed it "the world's first de-extinction." ...