Dire wolves have been extinct for 12,000 years, but were brought back to life thanks to a genetic engineering company, who have revealed their small breed are over one year old View 4 Images 'Dire wolves' are officially back after a company brought them back from extinction (Image: AP)

A pack of previously extinct "dire wolves" have celebrated their first birthday. This comes after the species was astonishingly brought back to life by a genetics company last year. ‌

Dire wolves have been extinct on planet Earth for a total of 12,500 years and are drastically different to that of the modern-day wolf. Best known for appearances and references on Game of Thrones, the dire wolf has a huge head and a powerful jaw, making the ability to crush bones a walk in the park. ‌

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