Another Western state has decided it will not provide wolves for Colorado’s reintroduction efforts, citing federal regulation and disagreements about how wolves should be managed. Idaho Department of Fish and Game Director Jim Fredericks declined Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s request for wolves in a June 6 letter, which was first reported by Denver’s KUSA-TV. Fredericks […]
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Saber-Tooth Cats and Dire Wolves Suffered from Osteochondrosis, New Study Shows
Skeletal disease may hamper the behavior of large predators both living and extinct. In new research, paleontologists from Evidensia Academy and the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum investigated the prevalence of osteochondrosis dissecans, a developmental bone disease affecting the joints, in two Ice Age predators: the saber-toothed cat (Smilodon fatalis) and the dire wolf […]
Montana cannot be trusted with grizzly bear & wolf management (commentary)
Whether you live in Big Sky country, have enjoyed its natural wonders as a tourist, or marveled at the iconic imagery of Yellowstone National Park’s bears and wolves from afar – what’s happening to wildlife in the American West should concern you. Montana’s state legislature has proposed a litany of extreme anti-wildlife bills despite widespread, […]
Debunking the Alpha Wolf: Why We Need to Rethink Our Understanding of Wolf Packs
If you’ve ever heard the term “alpha wolf,” you might imagine snapping fangs and fighting to the death for dominance. However, the idea that a ruthless dictator leads wolf packs is a myth. In recent years, wildlife biologists have largely dropped the term “alpha,” Researchers have found that most wolf packs are simply families led […]
Elderly Woman Unknowingly Adopts a Wolf Pup Who Later On Saves Her From Dangerous Men
Canines are indeed majestic creatures that have roamed the Earth for centuries. You can distinguish the changes in each breed and how genetics produced new ones. Although canines are separated into groups, they do still share similar traits. A wolf might be wild, while most dog breeds are domesticated, but they both are incredibly loyal […]
Hunters shoot dead 54 wolves in Sweden’s largest ever cull
Hunters have shot dead 54 wolves in a month in Sweden’s largest and most controversial cull of the animals yet, prompting fury from conservationists and satisfaction among farmers who consider the predators a threat to their livelihoods. The Stockholm government has authorised the shooting of 75 wolves in its 2023 cull, more than twice last […]
Montana Woman Slaughtered a Siberian Husky Who She Claimed She Thought Was a Baby Wolf
A Montana woman slaughtered a Siberian Husky that she said she thought was a wolf and bragged about it online. The woman is now under investigation after posting a series of photos on Facebook showing the Siberian Husky that she shot, skinned, and then posed with the poor animal’s carcass. The woman, Amber Rose, said […]
A Man’s Life Was Saved by the Same Wolf He Helped Four Years Ago
Wolves are depicted as intimidating and dangerous creatures. In children’s nursery rhymes, they are often called the big bad wolf. In reality, wolves have more than one personality, and their attitude depends on how you treat them. They have an excellent memory which is why they can easily recognize those who are good to them […]