Scarlett Johansson and AC/DC are being used to scare off wolves by American farmers – and it works!

From EuroNews.com:

American farmers have been having a hard time dealing with wolf attacks, as the number of canis lupus has soared since they were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in 1995.

As a result, attacks on cattle and sheep have skyrocketed – with farmers finding themselves in a bind as they are forbidden to harm wolves due to their protected status.

But now, a technological innovation has been deployed in the fight to prevent attacks by wolves in the rural north-west: drones. And not just any drones – Quadcopter drones equipped with speakers which blare out AC/DC and the voice of Scarlett Johansson.

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These [Alaska] wolves wiped out every deer, then turned to an unexpected new prey

From WioNews.com:

Wolves on the remote island of Alaska are showing completely unexpected behaviour. They hunted all the deer, and when it ran out, they changed to a new animal, which is not even part of their ecosystem.

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[Yellowstone] Gray wolves carry young pups over rugged terrain to track spring elk migration

From Phys.org:

Gray wolf pups are born nearly helpless: blind, deaf and lacking the acute sense of smell of their elders. They usually remain in the safe confines of their den until they are at least three weeks old.

That is why UC Berkeley biologists were surprised to observe gray wolves near Yellowstone National Park traveling 20 kilometers or more over rugged, mountainous terrain, with very young pups in tow.

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Alberta Parks ‘closely monitoring’ continued wolf sightings in Kananaskis

From CBC.ca:

A grey wolf that is possibly habituated to humans continues to be seen by visitors to Kananaskis Country, prompting concern from Alberta Parks.

The wolf, which has been spotted in campgrounds and along the road since spring, is an abnormal sight in the Bow Valley. The elusive predators are seldom seen up close.

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Court orders Dutch government to immediately protect wolves on the Veluwe

From NLTimes.com:

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature must immediately consider granting special protection to wolves on the Veluwe, a court in The Hague ruled, rejecting the government’s plan to wait until 2029. The decision marks a legal victory for animal rights group De Faunabescherming, which had challenged the ministry’s refusal to designate the area as protected under EU law, Omroep Gelderland reports.

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Return of wolves sparks fear, strains law enforcement in rural California

From The SacramentoBee.com:

The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.

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There’s at least six wolf pups in one of Colorado’s newest packs, state wildlife officials say

From Denver7.com:

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said there may actually be more wolf pups because their size and movement above ground makes it difficult for observers to accurately count them.

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Germany updates: Wolf numbers on rise in much of country

From DW.com:

Germany has declared a “favorable” conservation status for wolves in parts of the north, opening the door to regulated hunting. Meanwhile, Germany’s foreign minister is headed to the West Bank. Follow DW for the latest.

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WDFW approves lethal removal of wolves in Ferry County [Washington] after livestock are killed, injured

From KREM.com:

WDFW approved the removal after three depredation events including one dead calf, one injured calf and a probable dead calf within a period of less than 30 days.

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