Scientists recently claimed to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf - but are the pups really dire wolves at all ?
Scientists have announced that they have successfully brought an animal back from extinction for the first time.
These huge prehistoric carnivores were long thought to be close cousins of the modern day gray wolf.
These giant prehistoric beasts, made famous by Game of Thrones, were part of a mysterious ancient lineage.
Remarkable footage has resurfaced showing a dog being pursued by a gigantic black wolf-like creature.