New Delhi, April 8 -- After nearly 12,500 years, scientists at Colossal Biosciences have revived the extinct dire wolf through genetic engineering. Its revival has been called the "world's first de-extinction".

Announcing the birth of three dire wolves - Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi, Colossal Biosciences said these resurrected wolf pups are six months old but measure nearly four feet and weigh over 36 kg.

Distinctive traits of the dire wolf include light, thick fur and muscular jaws, while they are also much larger than grey wolves - the dire wolf's closest living relative used for their de-extinction.

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