1.3 Dire Wolves
A. Changing Nature
Giving people super human ability requires changing nature. It would require giving people mutations like the ones the X-men have.
Well, it turns out, scientists are already doing something similar to animals.
Check out the two images below. One is a wolf. It’s alive today. The other is a Dire wolf, a wolf-like creature that went extinct over 13,000 years ago.
Think About It:Â
- Which do you think is the Dire wolf?
- What traits do the wolf and dire wolf have in common?
- How are they different?
B. A Recent Discovery
Directions: Watch the video below to learn more about the Dire wolf. As you watch, think about:
- What major scientific advancement did scientists take?
- Why did they do it?
Think About It: The Dire wolf is much faster, larger and stronger than a wolf. Giving a wolf powers from a Dire wolf is kind of like giving the wolf super abilities.
- Do you think it was a good idea? Why or why not?
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