Month: October 2018
Endangered Red Wolves Saint Vincent Island Survive Hurricane Michael
No need to worry, Marley! The critically endangered red wolves on St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge – a remote barrier island just offshore the Florida panhandle – were located on…
Read MoreIdaho Fish & Game Commissioner Resigns After Criticism of Trophy Hunting Trip
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Blake Fischer resigned Monday after criticism of his African hunting trip! Blake Fischer, an Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner, came under fire after bragging about…
Read MoreFish & Game Commissioner Under Fire After Bragging About Killing Family of Baboons in Africa
Blake Fischer, an Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner, is being criticized after bragging about killing at least 14 animals while hunting in Africa, including a whole family of baboons –…
Read MoreWolf Hunt Quota Set To Kill Twenty Percent of Alaska’s Rare Alexander Archipelago Wolves
Although only 225 rare Alexander Archipelago wolves remain on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska Department of Fish & Game and the U.S. Forest Service announced Friday that hunters will be…
Read MoreCelebrate a Legend with Limited Edition Atka Apparel
Thank you all so much for your kindness following the passing of Ambassador Wolf Atka. While he leaves an enormous hole in our family, it is heartwarming to know that…
Read MoreSoutheastern Coyotes: Hunter or Scavenger? New Study Finds Answer
Understanding prey selection by predators is a fundamental goal in ecology because it represents an essential ecological process influencing behavior, community structure, and ecosystem productivity. In a new paper published…
Read MoreEndangered Red Wolf Born at the WCC in the Path of Hurricane Michael
Communities along the Florida panhandle are bracing for the onslaught of Hurricane Michael, but what about the wildlife? Critically endangered red wolf M1804, aka Thicket, was born at the Wolf…
Read MoreRed Wolf Pup Milestone
The nearly 6-month-old red wolf pups have gotten a lot bigger, and so have their teeth! Between 4 and 6 months of age, a wolf pup permanent adult teeth displace…
Read MoreThink of Wolves This Election Day
The midterm elections are on November 6. Voting is one of the most important things we can do to protect wolves, wildlife, and the environment. We can’t tell you who…
Read MoreFor Wolves, Song is Social Glue
Although wolves use varied vocalizations to express themselves, their howl is the most famous. Howling helps keep family members (or pack-mates) together. Wolves can howl to locate other wolves, advertise…
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