From Explores Web: A 20-year study has found a surprising reason why some gray wolves become the pack leader. Wolves infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii are far more likely to end up as the top dog. The tiny parasites are well known to cat owners, where they are a common problem. Because T. gondii can only reproduce inside […]
From History Today: Mongolians have always lived with wolves. During the imperial era, the relationship was an ambiguous one. Under socialism, it became existential. In Mongolia, where the dominant lifestyle is nomadic pastoralism, threat comes from the land. Wolves (chono) are found throughout the nation’s various ecosystems: steppe, semi-desert, mountains. Their existence has been lamented […]
From The Brunswick News: WASHINGTON — The House Natural Resources Committee last week passed a bill that would remove federal Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf. Click here for the full story.
From the Capitol Press: BAKER CITY, Ore. — Wolves from the Lookout Mountain area killed a six-week-old calf in the Daly Creek area south of Richland, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Click here for the full story.
From Axios: The state wildlife board unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to reintroduce wolves in Colorado, but when paws will land on the ground remains a question mark. The timeline for reintroduction is murky. A bill put forward by Western Slope lawmakers and advancing at the Capitol would require Gov. Jared Polis’ administration to first obtain a […]
From CPR News: After more than two years of public meetings and revisions, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a final plan to reintroduce gray wolves. The decision keeps Colorado on track to release wolves on the Western Slope by the end of the year, meeting requirements laid out in a ballot […]
From The Guardian: German farmers, conservationists and politicians have met at a wolf summit to discuss the animal’s future amid concerns that its population is out of control. The farmers’ union is calling for a relaxation of rules over when wolves, strictly protected under EU law, can be shot, after a series of highly publicised […]
For immediate release Contact: Grant Spickelmier, executive director Email: grant@wolf.org Phone: 763-233-7132 Special event on wolves is May 24 in Ely International Wolf Center plans unique presentation to commemorate its 30 years in Ely A special event is planned in Ely to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the grand opening of the International Wolf Center. The event […]
From The Center for Biological Diversity: PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon’s wolf population increased by just three confirmed animals in 2022 — rising from 175 to 178 wolves — according to a report released today by the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife. High levels of wolves killed by people likely explains the stalled recovery of the state’s wolf population. […]
From Big Horn Radio Network: Wolves: A Famous Part of Yellowstone’s Ecosystem Visitors who get to see wolves in Yellowstone are fortunate to lay eyes on these social, yet elusive, predators. Nearly three decades since their reintroduction, it’s difficult to imagine Yellowstone National Park without wolf packs. The northern Rocky Mountain wolf was listed as […]
