Entries by Carissa Winter

Discovery of Wolf-Dog Hybrids in Karnataka Raises Conservation Concerns

From newskarnataka.com: Hubballi: Researchers from Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) have made a groundbreaking discovery by documenting the presence of wolf-dog hybrids in the grasslands of Karnataka for the first time. This finding has sparked concerns among conservationists, with one researcher warning of “unimaginable consequences in the future.” Click here for the full story.

CDFW, UC Berkeley launch Gray Wolf Project

From recorderonline.com: UC Berkeley’s Rausser College of Natural Resources has established a partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to monitor gray wolves that have come back to California and Tulare County through the California Wolf Project, CAWP. The program which is also supported by National Geographic Society brings together scientists, wildlife managers, […]

High survival rates explain 20 years of rapid expansion of wolves in Germany

From idw-online.de: Since wolves returned to Germany 20 years ago, they have spread quickly in many parts of the country. The rapid increase in the number of wolves was due to high survival and reproduction rates in areas with favourable environmental conditions. This is the result of an analysis carried out by the Leibniz Institute […]

California Wolf Project Will Advance Science and Management of Gray Wolves

From California Department of Fish and Wildlife: The launch of the California Wolf Project (CAWP) within UC Berkeley’s Rausser College of Natural Resources establishes a long-term partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to advance the science and management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) in California. Click here for the full story.

This State’s Most Celebrated Predator Is Back

From MSN.com: After more than 100 years, one of California’s most legendary predators is making an exciting comeback. Known for its elusive nature and critical role in the ecosystem, the gray wolf thrived across North America until the early 20th century, when it was almost driven to extinction due to hunting and habitat loss. Click here for the full […]

4 wolves shot near Gardiner prompting closure of hunting season in the area

From Billings Gazette: Wolf hunting in southwestern Montana’s Wolf Management Unit 313 was closed on Oct. 26 after the harvest quota of three wolves was met, according to Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Four wolves, two males and two females, were reported killed on Friday morning to the harvest reporting hotline. The 24-hour notice of closure […]

Two gray wolves killed in Washington, $10,000 reward offered for information

From KREM.com: WASHINGTON, USA — Two local agencies are investigating the illegal killings of two wolves in Washington State, and one agency is offering a reward for information on the killings. According to a press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (UFWS), it and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) said […]

Now umbrella conservation project covering five wild animal species

From Hindustan Times: The wildlife wing of the Pune forest department has recently proposed an umbrella conservation project covering five wild animal species namely wolf, jackal, fox, civet and hyena. Together, these species are called ‘Mizo-Carnivorous’ by the forest department. The conservation plan has been submitted to the forest head office, and it is under […]

Return of the Wolf

From Rocky Mountain PBS: “Colorado Experience: Return of the Wolf.” Rocky Mountain PBS interviewed professors of history and wildlife biology, along with ranchers and wolf advocates to track the story of wolves in Colorado. The episode premieres on October 31st at 7 p.m. on Rocky Mountain PBS and will be available to stream on rmpbs.org […]