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De-Extincted” Dire Wolf Pups Are Growing Up | Beth Shapiro
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In 2024, scientists claimed they achieved the unthinkable: the birth of dire wolf pups, reviving a species that vanished thousands of years ago. Now, those pups are growing—and changing. Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro reveals what it’s like to watch these predators mature into modern beasts. For more, check out the extended interview with Beth Shapiro. Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.