Genetically engineered dire wolves, Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, have been brought back to life by Colossal Biosciences. The two male pups, Romulus and Remus, now weigh over 90 pounds, making them about 20% larger than typical gray wolves. They display healthy social behaviors and comfort in their surroundings. Their growth highlights the active influence of dire wolf genes on their development. Khaleesi, the female pup, is noted to be smaller and younger, reflecting the typical growth patterns of female wolves. The team continues to monitor their health and development closely.
Romulus and Remus, the two male pups, are now over six months-old and weigh more than 90 pounds each, about 20 percent larger than a standard gray wolf.
Matt James, Chief Animal Officer at Colossal, said: 'They're nice large wolves that are much more representative of what we saw in the ancient specimens.'
Scientists say these physical changes, like their unusually large size, show that the dire wolf genes engineered into their DNA before birth are now actively shaping their development.
Khaleesi, the only female of the trio, is described as 'a little smaller, a little younger,' which aligns with the natural growth patterns of female wolves.
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