From wpr.org: A waterfowl hunter won’t face charges after killing a wolf in northern Wisconsin this fall. Chase Melton, 19, of Sugar Camp shot and killed a wolf while duck hunting with two other teenagers on Sept. 21 in Oneida County. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources led an investigation into the killing. Click here […]
From Popular Science: The Ethiopian wolf, also known as the red jackal, is one of the world’s rarest canines as well as Africa’s most endangered carnivore. But ongoing conservation efforts for the coyote-like predator might not only help maintain local wildlife populations—their penchant for sweet snacks may also pollinate plants. Click here for the full story: https://www.popsci.com/environment/ethiopian-wolf-drinks-nectar/
From startribune.com: ORR, Minn. — Nothing seemed to stop Wolf 04D. The wildlife biologists thought they had ended a decades-long struggle between rancher and wolf when they built a 7.5-mile fence in the heart of Minnesota’s wolf territory. Even the rancher, Wes Johnson, had high hopes when he came across a wounded deer on his land […]
From activenorcal.com: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has reported the presence of a new gray wolf pack within Lassen Volcanic National Park, marking a significant milestone for the park and the state’s wolf population. The unnamed wolf pack is believed to consist of a breeding pair and at least one, possibly two, […]
From bluewin.ch: According to the latest wolf map published by the Foundation for Predator Ecology and Wildlife Management (Kora), there are currently 35 wolf packs living in Switzerland with a parent pair and at least one pup. Nine of these packs move between Switzerland and neighboring countries. The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has […]
From thesubtimes.com: Beep. Beep. Beep. The heart monitor and other monitoring devices hum as veterinary professionals work in rhythm caring for their VIPs — very important patients, that is. On the exam table in the veterinary clinic lies Terra, who is under anesthesia. The 8-year-old American Red Wolf has inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, a […]
From Vail Daily: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is asking for patience as it reviews a petition submitted by 26 groups asking the state to pause its next release of wolves. In October, this group of rancher organizations petitioned Colorado Parks and Wildlife, asking the agency’s commission to stop reintroduction efforts for gray wolves until more tools […]
From APNews: FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A federally protected female Mexican wolf was found dead in an area near the northern Arizona city of Flagstaff, alarming environmentalists who worry someone may have deliberately killed the animal. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Arizona Game and Fish Department announced in a joint statement Friday that the animal […]
From The Colorado Sun: Two days after announcing it chose four counties for the next wave of wolf reintroduction set to begin in December, Colorado Parks and Wildlife pulled Rio Blanco County from the list, citing the high number of sheep in the area, along with concerns about winter elk habitat and proximity to the […]
From newsbreak.com: California’s gray wolf population has grown, with a new report from state wildlife officials revealing the presence of a previously unidentified pack. The “Diamond Pack,” which includes at least two wolves, has been confirmed in eastern Plumas and southern Lassen counties. Additionally, another unclassified pack is roaming the shared boundaries of Shasta, Lassen, […]
