Entries by Carissa Winter

A wolf war showdown is looming

From Politico: In 2000, Germany had one pack of wolves. By 2022, there were nearly 200. That fall, one of those wolves happened to kill a 30-year-old pony named Dolly. The incident would likely have remained a local curiosity had it not been for the pony’s owner: Ursula von der Leyen. Click here for the […]

Colorado gray wolf pups caught on camera

From KKTV 11 News: GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – Multiple gray wolf pups have been caught on camera in Colorado after the species’ reintroduction to the state back in December and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)’s confirmation that at least one pup had been born in the state earlier this year. Click here for the […]

The wolf returns to France and so does the illegal practice of poaching

From LeMonde: With the steady return of wolves to an ever-widening territory, the illegal practice of poaching the protected species – whether by shooting, poisoning or trapping – seems to be intensifying. Several cases in recent years have been given media coverage and provide insight into the phenomenon. In June 2023, three people were indicted […]

Endangered red wolves born on campus

From Technician online: NC State’s Carnivore Conservation Crew celebrated the birth of three red wolf pups on campus over Mother’s Day weekend, marking a significant milestone for NC State’s role in conservation efforts. This was the third successful litter and the largest litter in NC State’s history of participating in the Red Wolf Conservation program. […]

ADFG Announces Guidelines For Prince Of Wales Wolf Hunting, Trapping

From Alaska Sporting Journal: (Ketchikan) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Division of Wildlife Conservation is reminding Unit 2 wolf hunters and trappers that sealers will collect the following samples from each harvested wolf: 1)  Skin sample – Requested for trappers and hunters to provide A small piece of skin with hair attached (1.5 inches long […]

How the world’s last wild red wolves are avoiding extinction

From The Washington Post: ALLIGATOR RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, N.C. — In April, the latest glimmer of hope appeared here in the only spot on Earth where endangered red wolves remain in the wild. Five pups were born to a pair of wolves — a female known as 2413, and a male known as 2444 — marking the third […]