The raven is occasionally referred to as "the wolf-bird." Like many other species, ravens scavenge at wolf kills, but their behaviour is more complex. Both wolves and ravens are capable of forming social bonds, and they appear to have developed over many years to do so in a way that is advantageous to both species. There are a few explanations for why wolves and ravens … [Read more...] about The Relationship Between Wolves and Ravens Is Curious
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The Arctic Wolves Only Want To Cuddle With The Photographer
Tanja Askani in the snow with her arctic dogs Nanuk and Noran. Arctic wolves have white fur all year, allowing them to blend in with their icy environment. Their coat is long and silky, with thick, soft underfur. In the spring, this is shed, and the coat gets shorter and less thick. It has a bushy tail and long legs, giving it a lanky look. With non-retractable claws, the … [Read more...] about The Arctic Wolves Only Want To Cuddle With The Photographer
Wolves are Reproducing in Austria For the First Time in Over 100 Years
Wolves were thought to be extinct in Austria for over a century. The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has now released photographs of wolves alive and well with their cubs in Lower Austria's Waldviertel region. Camera traps set up around the 15,000 hectare (37,000 acre) Allentsteig military camp captured images of four wolves, including two cubs. The Austrian army's efforts … [Read more...] about Wolves are Reproducing in Austria For the First Time in Over 100 Years
Scientists Are Baffled By An 18,000-Year-Old ‘Wolf-Dog’ Puppy Found Frozen In Siberia
8000 Year Old Puppy Frozen in Permafrost Puzzles Scientists An astonishing discovery has emerged from the depths of Siberian permafrost - an 18,000-year-old puppy named Dogor, which translates to 'friend' in the Yakut language. Unearthed by locals near the Indigirka River in the summer of 2018, this prehistoric pup's remains have left researchers perplexed due to genetic … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Baffled By An 18,000-Year-Old ‘Wolf-Dog’ Puppy Found Frozen In Siberia
A Trail Cam Captures an Extremely Rare Pack Of Black Wolves In Minnesota (Video)
This is the moment a pack of nearly totally black wolves was captured on video while traversing a Minnesota route. The International Wolf Center estimates that spotting a black wolf is a 1.5-2 percent likelihood, so you can imagine how unusual it is to see many at once. Although this ratio varies depending on where you are in Minnesota, for example, half of the wolves … [Read more...] about A Trail Cam Captures an Extremely Rare Pack Of Black Wolves In Minnesota (Video)