Victoria Gill

Victoria Gill, BBC's science correspondent, dives into the fascinating world of de-extinction. She discusses Colossal's ambitious project to revive the dire wolf, shedding light on the genetic techniques used and the challenges faced. Gill raises critical questions about the reality of recreating extinct species and clarifies that these dire wolves are actually genetically modified gray wolves. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications and ecological concerns tied to potentially reintroducing these creatures into today's world.