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  • After 6 Months, Colossal’s “Dire Wolves” Are Twice as Large

    07/01/2025 11:03:22 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 64 replies
    Daily Galaxy ^ | July 01, 2025 | Melissa Ait Lounis
    The genetically modified “dire wolves” created by Colossal Biosciences have hit a major milestone: they’re now six months old, and their growth is nothing short of remarkable. These animals, Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, are part of a groundbreaking project aimed at resurrecting features of an ancient species that roamed Earth thousands of years ago. A Rapid Growth Surge At just six months old, Romulus and Remus, the older siblings of the trio, now weigh over 40 kilograms (around 90 pounds), nearly 20% heavier than a typical gray wolf. These shaggy cubs are becoming the living embodiment of the extinct dire...