The Science Behind the Return of the Dire Wolf Quiz

When did the dire wolf first appear on Earth?

• 13,000 years ago

• 72,000 years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 2.6 million years ago

What company announced the birth of the dire wolf pups?

• American Wolf Foundation

• MHA Nation

• Colossal Biosciences

• Save the Elephants

What method did Colossal Biosciences use to bring back the dire wolf?

• Artificial intelligence

• Cross-breeding with gray wolves

• Gene-editing and cloning

• Traditional breeding

What were the names of the first dire wolf pups born?

• Thor, Loki, and Freya

• Luna, Max, and Bella

• Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi

• Zeus, Hera, and Apollo

What was the source of the dire wolf DNA used by Colossal?

• A 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull

• A 10,000-year-old bone and a 50,000-year-old fur

• A 5,000-year-old fossil and a 20,000-year-old tooth

• A 15,000-year-old claw and a 30,000-year-old bone

What is the closest living relative to the dire wolf?

• Red wolf

• Dingo

• Gray wolf

• Coyote

How many genes were edited to match dire wolf traits?

• 10 genes

• 14 genes

• 20 genes

• 25 genes

What challenge did Colossal face when editing genes for the dire wolf?

• Genes performing multiple functions

• Lack of funding

• Finding enough surrogate mothers

• Opposition from animal rights groups

How many embryos were successfully developed into dire wolf pups?

• Two embryos

• Five embryos

• Ten embryos

• Fifteen embryos

What other extinct animal does Colossal plan to bring back by 2028?

• Passenger pigeon

• Woolly mammoth

• Dodo bird

• Saber-toothed tiger