The dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus[10] / aɪˈnɒkaɪ.ɒnˈdaɪrəs / ⓘ) is an extinct species of canine which was native to the Americas during the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene epochs …

Jul 22, 2019 · The animals on this list are either a subspecies of wolf, like the Hokkaido Wolf, or they are an extinct species like the Dire Wolf which share a common ancestor.

However, not all wolves that went extinct can be traced back to human activity. Some, like the Newfoundland Wolf, went extinct due to a lack of specific prey, while others, like the Cave …

Feb 25, 2025 · Each extinct wolf species carries its unique traits and adaptations, offering insight into how they survived in their habitats. Learning about these wolves helps to appreciate the …

Apr 8, 2025 · But some have raised questions about what the conservation purpose of these dire wolves will be, or how “de-extinct” species could be released into the wild ecosystems of today.

Sep 23, 2025 · The dire wolf went extinct about 13,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of factors that may have included the warming climate after the last Ice Age as well as hunting …

As a result, several wolf species have gone extinct over the past century, including the Kenai peninsula wolf, Newfoundland wolf, Banks Island wolf, Cascade Mountains wolf, Mogollon …

On October 1, 2024, for the first time in human history, Colossal successfully restored a once-eradicated species through the science of de-extinction. After a 10,000+ year absence, our …

Jun 6, 2023 · Ever wonder what species were howling thousands of years ago? Come learn more about 3 fascinating extinct wolf species!

Dire wolves became extinct over 10,000 years ago. Scientists believe this was the result of climate change and the loss of their main food source.