The red wolf (Canis rufus) is the most endangered wolf species in the world.Only 15 to 17 red wolves remain in the wild in eastern North Carolina and 251 red wolves live in captivity, according to ...

Dire wolves (Canis dirus) were larger than today’s gray wolves (Canis lupus). They weighed up to 150 pounds (68 kg), while gray wolves usually weigh around 80–100 pounds (36–45 kg). Dire wolves had ...

After examining the dire wolf genome, Shapiro and her team edited 20 sites on 14 genes in the genome of the modern gray wolf (Canis lupus), introducing what they say are 15 extinct dire wolf variants.

Dr. George Church isn’t just a scientist—he’s one of the most visionary minds in genetics. As a co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, he’s helping lead the charge to revive extinct species ...

Image by C. Edward Olson via Unsplash. Coyotes (Canis latrans) and wolves (Canis lupus) share a close genetic relationship, both belonging to the Canidae family. Despite distinct species ...