Month: June 2011

Wolf Pup’s First Hunt

June 30, 2011

Zephyr analyzing his prey patiently before the pounce. The poor ant never had a chance…

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Only 14 Wolves Remain in Oregon

June 29, 2011

10-week-old Zephyr speaking up Last year we were thrilled to hear news about some special wolves that had quietly claimed new territory as their own.   We celebrated the pioneering…

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Lass in the Grass

June 28, 2011

Alawa enjoying the summer morning

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Passions Ignite as Idaho and Montana Prepare for Wolf Hunts

June 27, 2011

A national debate continues over the controversial wolf hunts set to begin this fall in Idaho and Montana. Montana alone is proposing a quota of 220 wolves, the highest proposed…

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I’ve Gotta Beef: Public Lands Ranching Isn’t Best for the Environment or Economy

June 26, 2011

Mexican gray wolf F837 The US Department of the Interior released a report this month with data reflecting that  recreational use of public lands creates more jobs and more money…

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Not Creative but Definitely Cute!

June 25, 2011

Eleanor and “Atka” The Wolf Conservation Center’s newest family members, nine-week-old Alawa and Zephyr, aren’t the only “pups” in the WCC family.  A “pup” of a different species also claims…

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Wolf Pup Development 101 – Nine Weeks

June 24, 2011

The Wolf Conservation Center’s Ambassador wolf pups are growing like weeds! On June 20th, Alawa and Zephyr turned 9 weeks old. At this age, wild pups are have emerged from…

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Captive Born Red Wolf Pups Get the Call of the Wild!

June 23, 2011

Photo: Miller Park Zoo Great news for the Red Wolf Recovery Program! Earlier this spring, the great folks from Lighthawk flew two newborn red wolf pups from the Miller Park…

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Red Wolf Ratsicles!

June 22, 2011

Good news for red wolves! Yesterday the Red Wolf Coalition announced that they will be receiving funds for an enclosure project to expand education and outreach in the state that…

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A Very Special Anniversary

June 20, 2011

Naturally we ran something related to Father’s Day yesterday, but the day also marked a special anniversary for us. Here’s a little blast from the past to explain… If you…

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