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SPIN magazine highlights Colossal Biosciences’ dual breakthrough achievements: the headline-grabbing dire wolf revival and the equally significant birth of two litters of red wolf pups. The celebrity-backed company, which has attracted investors like Tom Brady and Paris Hilton, is demonstrating how de-extinction technology can address critical conservation challenges. With fewer than 20 red wolves remaining in the wild, Colossal’s successful use of cell lines from the endangered population combined with advanced cloning technology offers a potential lifeline for the species. CEO Ben Lamm explains to SPIN that this achievement represents “more than a lifeline for the American red wolf—it’s a model for future species recovery” that complements traditional conservation efforts. The company aims to eventually reintroduce captive-bred red wolves into their native habitat through collaborations with government agencies and conservation organizations. Beyond these specific species, the technologies developed are creating new possibilities for biobanking genetic material from endangered animals, potentially revolutionizing how humans can reverse biodiversity loss and preserve species for future generations. https://www.spin.com/entertainment/colossal-biosciences-conservation-red-wolf/