Twelve thousand years ago, dire wolves ruled the Ice Age wilderness of North America—until mysteriously vanishing forever. Now, scientists at Colossal Biosciences have used ancient DNA and cutting-edge biotechnology to bring them back. Join Matt James, Colossal’s Chief Animal Officer, to discover how his team revived the dire wolf, and are now working to “de-extinct” other lost species like the woolly mammoth, Tasmanian tiger, and dodo. Learn how these same technologies are being used to protect endangered animals, restore ecosystems, and inspire a new generation of conservation science.
Bringing Back the Dire Wolf with Matt James
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Bringing Back the Dire Wolf with Matt James
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November 5, 2025
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm EST
Grade Level: 4-8
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