In a stunning scientific development, the prehistoric canines made famous in the hit HBO show have been announced as the world’s first de-extinct animal.

As a Time cover about the Colossal Biosciences project teased, "The dire wolf is back after over 10,000 years. Here's what that means for other extinct species." Two dire wolf pup

A US company claims to have brought an extinct species of wolf back from extinction. The dire wolf last roamed the American midcontinent 12,500 years ago.