The Trump administration has shifted its focus to promoting de-extinction science while cutting funding for health and climate research. Recently, Colossal Biosciences announced that it genetically engineered gray wolf pups to resemble the extinct dire wolf. This initiative coincided with a proposal by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to rescind specific protections under the Endangered Species Act. Although some see this as an innovative approach to conservation, bioethicists and conservationists express concerns about the implications of such scientific advancements.
The revival of the Dire Wolf heralds the advent of a thrilling new era of scientific wonder, showcasing how the concept of de-extinction can serve as a bedrock for modern species conservation.
This undated photo provided by Colossal Biosciences shows a young wolf that was genetically engineered with similarities to the extinct dire wolf.
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