A sheep farmer from Ranst in Antwerp province is being investigated for possible animal abuse, after fitting his two dogs with spiked steel collars (see photo) to protect them against a possible attack by the lone wolf that killed a kangaroo and injured another in the past week. Theo De Cock told Antwerp’s ATV channel he has lost some 30 sheep in the past year to … [Read more...] about Sheep farmer fits dogs with spiked collars to protect against wolf
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No charges in killing of gray wolf in southern Michigan. Experts stumped about how it got there.
Wildlife experts have reached an impasse in their investigation into how a gray wolf managed to travel to southern Michigan for the first time in over a century. The wolf, killed in January by a hunter who claimed to have mistaken it for a coyote, has left experts perplexed. While gray wolves are commonly found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with an estimated population … [Read more...] about No charges in killing of gray wolf in southern Michigan. Experts stumped about how it got there.
A Husky and a Wolf: Lookalikes, But Not Quite
A husky next to a wolf. This side-by-side comparison can be striking. Both boast thick fur, erect ears, and piercing eyes, conjuring images of wild freedom. However, beneath this surface resemblance lies a surprising truth: Although wolf-like in appearance, huskies are no more closely related to wolves than poodles and bulldogs are. And the size says it all. While wolves … [Read more...] about A Husky and a Wolf: Lookalikes, But Not Quite
World’s First Cloned Arctic Wolf Is Now 100 Days Old
The cloning of animals has always been a topic of fascination for humans. From Dolly the sheep to the latest cloned arctic wolf, the process of creating a genetically identical copy of a living being has captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike. Recently, a team of South Korean scientists announced that they had successfully cloned an endangered arctic … [Read more...] about World’s First Cloned Arctic Wolf Is Now 100 Days Old
Man who paid £19,000 to “become a wolf” just wants to be free of human relationships
A man who spent a staggering £19,000 ($23,000) on a custom, highly realistic wolf suit claims that wearing it makes him "no longer feel human." To be honest, after spending that much money, that is the least I would anticipate. Toru Ueda, a Tokyo-based engineer, enjoys escaping from his everyday life and embracing feeling like a wolf by donning his wolf costume, which took … [Read more...] about Man who paid £19,000 to “become a wolf” just wants to be free of human relationships