Dire Wolf

What is the main achievement of Colossal Biosciences as mentioned in the article?

• Resurrecting the dire wolf using ancient DNA and gene-editing technology

• Creating a new species of wolf

• Developing a new type of cloning technology

• Introducing the first woolly mammoth calves

Which species is the closest living relative to the dire wolf, according to the article?

• Gray wolf

• Red wolf

• Dingo

• Coyote

What technology did Colossal Biosciences use to alter the genes of a gray wolf?

• CRISPR technology

• Gene therapy

• Stem cell technology

• Artificial selection

What percentage of DNA do dire wolves and gray wolves share, as stated in the article?

• 99.5%

• 95%

• 90%

• 85%

What is the ultimate goal of Colossal Biosciences' efforts, according to the article?

• To create genetically engineered mammoth-elephants

• To make dire wolves a part of the ecosystem

• To clone more extinct species

• To enhance genetic diversity in endangered species

What is a potential use of the technology developed by Colossal Biosciences, as mentioned in the article?

• Enhancing genetic diversity in endangered species

• Creating new species

• Developing new cloning techniques

• Improving human genetic traits

What concern do critics have about the de-extinction project, according to the article?

• The huge sums of money could be better spent elsewhere

• The technology is not advanced enough

• The dire wolves might become invasive

• The project could harm existing ecosystems