Scientists Argue the Company Is Exploiting Different Species Definitions
Colossal’s defense hinges on alternative species definitions, arguing that enough genetic tweaks can justify calling their animals “dire wolves.” However, evolutionary biologists counter that this is a misuse of scientific terminology. Academic debates, highlighted in Nature, stress that species are defined by much more than a handful of genes or appearance. Most experts view Colossal’s approach as semantic maneuvering rather than genuine science.