Month: February 2020
Take a Leap for Wolves!
Happy Leap Day 2020! This year, wolves can run, dance, and leap into your heart for an extra 24 hours! It also means you get a whole extra day to…
Read MoreThe Little-Known Life of Mexican Gray Wolf Lighthawk
At first glance, Mexican gray wolf Lighthawk (M1564) seems like every other wolf residing in the Wolf Conservation Center’s Endangered Species facility: elusive, endangered, essential. But the shy male has…
Read MorePreferred Prey Sources of Wolves
Wolves tend to kill mostly young, old, and debilitated animals, with most healthy ungulates (elk, moose, deer, bison, etc.) escaping their attacks. By comparing the traits of wolf kills to…
Read MoreThree Endangered Mexican Gray Wolves Found Dead in Arizona
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) announced in the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Monthly Update that three endangered Mexican gray wolves were found dead in Arizona in January. The…
Read MoreHimalayan Wolf, Unique Species Adapted to Life on World’s Tallest Mountain Range
The Himalayan wolf is an evolutionarily unique species adapted to life in the high-altitude habitats of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau in Asia. Considered an older species than contemporary subspecies…
Read MoreWashington State Officials Consider Killing Contest Ban
Washington state wildlife managers are considering eliminating hunting competitions, particularly of coyotes, citing ethical and social concerns. The Washington Fish and Wildlife commission, a citizen group appointed by the governor,…
Read MoreWildly Romantic Wolves Symbolize Love and Loyalty
Happy Valentine’s Day! Like most humans, wolves form monogamous breeding pairs and remain together for the duration of their adult life. As a team, the pair will maintain a territory,…
Read MoreThere’s Still Time to Sponsor a Love Connection for a Wildly Romantic Valentine’s Gift
Love is rare. So are wolves. Looking for a unique way to say “I love you” to that special person? Hoping to find a gift that represents how they bring…
Read MoreMexican Gray Wolf Pups: Wet, Wild, and Wonderfully Adorable!
Two month old wolf pups don’t stand a chance against downpours – luckily the pups now have built-in rain gear! The lobo pups are now ten months old and much…
Read MoreLast Chance to Protect Idaho Wolves from Increased Hunting and Trapping
In January, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission (IDFG) announced a proposal to extend the season for wolf hunting and trapping across the state on public and private land. The IDFG offered…
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