In 1995, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, along with Canadian biologists, captured 14 wolves in Canada and placed them in Yellowstone National Park, where they had been extinct since 1926. Over the next few years, the number of wolves rose, but that was the least of the changes that took place in Yellowstone. The effects were more striking than anyone could have … [Read more...] about They Released 14 Wolves Into A Park. What Happens Next Is A Miracle And Proves That We Must Take Care Of Our Amazing Planet
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Wolves’ Built-In Adaptation: Their Insulating Undercoat
As the seasons change and the days get shorter, we humans begin to prepare for colder temperatures by bundling up in jackets and scarves. However, for wolves, adapting to the changing seasons is a bit different. They have their own built-in adaptation: a thick undercoat of fur. A wolf's coat consists of two layers: the long, protective guard hairs that form the visible outer … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Built-In Adaptation: Their Insulating Undercoat
The Unbreakable Bond: The Love and Loyalty of Wolves
Wolves are known for their pack behavior and their fierce loyalty to their pack members. However, there is one special bond that stands out amongst these wild canids - the bond between a male and a female wolf. Ethologists have noted that wolves are monogamous animals, meaning they mate for life and remain loyal to their partners till the end. The she-wolf has a unique … [Read more...] about The Unbreakable Bond: The Love and Loyalty of Wolves
Romania Prohibits Trophy Hunting of Brown Bears, Wolves, Lynx, and Wild Cats
Romania has outlawed all trophy hunting of brown bears, wolves, lynx, and wild cats, a surprising move that relieves Europe's greatest population of large carnivores from its most serious and immediate threat. "Hunting for money was previously unlawful, but it was given the go light nevertheless," said Cristiana Pasca-Palmer, the environment minister, to the Guardian. 'The … [Read more...] about Romania Prohibits Trophy Hunting of Brown Bears, Wolves, Lynx, and Wild Cats
Wildlife Haven For Wolves: In Colorado, It Is Illegal To Kill Wolves
Authorities are warning people that it is illegal to kill grey wolves as the likelihood of seeing them increases in Colorado. Officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife claim that wolves are becoming more prevalent in neighbouring states and that they are known to traverse great distances. According to officials, there have been more confirmed sightings of wolves in … [Read more...] about Wildlife Haven For Wolves: In Colorado, It Is Illegal To Kill Wolves