Scientists Gave Wolves Touchscreens to See If They’re Friendlier Than Dogs
Who gives out more treats, dogs or wolves? Continue reading Scientists Gave Wolves Touchscreens to See If They’re Friendlier Than Dogs
Category Archives: wolves
Elite Canadian Wolves Airdropped Into Michigan to Kill Moose and Have Babies
The new arrivals bring the total wolf population of Isle Royale National Park to eight. Continue reading Elite Canadian Wolves Airdropped Into Michigan to Kill Moose and Have Babies
Watch Wolves Claim Their Territories in GPS Map of Their Movements
The cryptic lives of gray wolves in Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park are revealed through stunning GPS location maps. Continue reading Watch Wolves Claim Their Territories in GPS Map of Their Movements
The ‘Beast of Gévaudan’ Killed Hundreds in 18th Century France. What Was It?
Records from the time attributed hundreds of deaths to a mysterious beast creature that may have been a wolf, a lion, or something else entirely. Continue reading The ‘Beast of Gévaudan’ Killed Hundreds in 18th Century France. What Was It?
As Ocean Predators Recover, Humans Need to Learn to Coexist
It’s great that sharks, whales, and sea otters are bouncing back in some marine areas. But it may also increase human-wildlife conflicts. Continue reading As Ocean Predators Recover, Humans Need to Learn to Coexist
The Mysterious Disappearance of North America’s First Dogs
When people migrated to North America some 10,000 years ago, they brought their canine companions with them. Continue reading The Mysterious Disappearance of North America’s First Dogs
A Lone Wolf Left Chernobyl’s Radioactive Exclusion Zone—Will Others Follow?
The young gray wolf travelled 369 km outside of its home range in 21 days. Continue reading A Lone Wolf Left Chernobyl’s Radioactive Exclusion Zone—Will Others Follow?
A Researcher Got Paid $300,000 to Resign After He Said Shooting Wolves Is Bad
Robert Wielgus, director of the Carnivore Conservation Lab, received a settlement from the school after he sued for infringing on his academic freedom. Continue reading A Researcher Got Paid $300,000 to Resign After He Said Shooting Wolves Is Bad
Wolves Are Better than Dogs at Working Together to Solve a Problem
New research published in PNAS tested how well wolves can work in pairs versus domestic dogs. Continue reading Wolves Are Better than Dogs at Working Together to Solve a Problem
The First Spacewalker Cheated Death And Crash-Landed In a Forest Full of Wolves
Humanity’s first spacewalk seems even crazier 52 years later. Continue reading The First Spacewalker Cheated Death And Crash-Landed In a Forest Full of Wolves