Dire Wolves Are Back: Colossal Labs Revives Extinct Predator

Colossal Labs revives dire wolves with AI and bio-acoustics. Hear their howls and learn how they're adapting to the wild.
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Dire Wolves Are Back: Colossal Labs Revives Extinct Predator
Dire Wolves Are Back—Here’s What That Means for Science, AI, and Wildlife Preservation Curious whether dire wolves are real and if they’re being brought back? The answer is yes—thanks to Colossal Labs, dire wolves are no longer just a mythical creature from fantasy shows like Game of Thrones . The Dallas-based biotech company has successfully revived this long-extinct predator using advanced de-extinction technologies and AI-powered behavior tracking. As of mid-2025, Colossal’s founder Ben Lamm confirmed that the first howls of these recreated dire wolves will be released later this year as part of a bio-acoustic project. These genetically engineered animals are not only alive—they’re evolving, learning, and even vocalizing. Speaking during a highly anticipated SXSW London panel alongside Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, Ben Lamm detailed the company’s groundbreaking achievements. The conversation, steeped in science and nostalgia, highlighted how Colossal Labs revived the dire wol…