From Medievalists.net:
In the dark forests of the Middle Ages – and the modern stories we tell about it – lurks a powerful, beautiful predator. Sometimes big and bad, sometimes a figure of admiration, the medieval wolf was such a big part of English culture, that it found its way not just into stories, but into the language itself.
This week, Danièle speaks with Elizabeth Marshall about where we find wolves in medieval sources, how early English writers saw them, and how wolves both add to – and steal – language.
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[Finnish] Ministry: 65 wolves in the crosshairs this winter
From YLE.fi:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is planning to allow the hunting of at least 65 wolves this coming winter.
The ministry has decided a wolf population of 273 would ensure a favourable conservation status, far below the current population of about 430. Finland determines the large predator’s conservation status in a report to the European Commission, which EU member states must submit every six years.
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Just 3,000 left in wild, IUCN classified Indian wolf as ‘potential distinct species’
From TimesOfIndia.com:
DEHRADUN: In a significant development in animal classification, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has for the first time evaluated the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) separately, suggesting that it may be classified as a distinct species within the Canis genus – a move that could elevate its global conservation priority.
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Wolves have returned to Denmark, and not everyone is happy about it
From TheConversation.com:
After centuries of near-extinction, Europe’s wolves have made a remarkable comeback. Over the past decade, wolf populations have surged, increasing by nearly 60%. In 2022, more than 21,500 wolves were recorded across the continent.
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How Rewilded Wolves Are Changing Forest Health
From Newsbreak.com:
When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 after a 70-year absence, few could have predicted the cascade of ecological changes that would follow. This deliberate rewilding effort has since become one of the most celebrated and studied examples of trophic cascade in ecological history.
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Approved regulation reimburses [Colorado] ranchers who treat their animals — under direction of vet — after a wolf attack
From Denver7.com:
LOVELAND, Colo. — The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a regulation Thursday allowing livestock producers to receive reimbursement for treating their animals — under the direction of a veterinarian — that have been attacked by gray wolves.
The motion passed Thursday morning with none of the commissioners opposing it. “This should not be viewed as a pro-livestock producer rule. It should be viewed as a rule that benefits wolves and producers,” said Commissioner Dallas May during the meeting. “It’s good for everybody.”
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Deer, winter, and wolves
From Timberjay.com:
ELY— University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Tom Gable, on Tuesday, waded deeply into northern Minnesota’s hottest wildlife management debate— the connection between wolves and the recent struggles of the region’s white-tailed deer population.
Speaking to about 60 people at the Ely State Theater, Gable provided some of the results of his decade-long Voyageur Wolf Project, an ongoing study of wolves in and around Voyageurs National Park.
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[Polish] Study busts big bad myth that wolves are growing fearless of humans
From Mongabay.com:
After years of being hunting to near-extinction, wolves are making a comeback in some of their historical ranges in Europe and North America. With their return comes a growing concern that the predators are moving too close to human settlements, becoming bolder and less fearful of people.
Researchers set out to see if that’s true, running a four-month-long experiment in Poland’s Tuchola Forest. Their findings suggest that the “big bad wolf,” as portrayed in popular culture, still has a healthy fear of humans.
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Medieval Wolves with Elizabeth Marshall
From Medievalists.net:
In the dark forests of the Middle Ages – and the modern stories we tell about it – lurks a powerful, beautiful predator. Sometimes big and bad, sometimes a figure of admiration, the medieval wolf was such a big part of English culture, that it found its way not just into stories, but into the language itself.
This week, Danièle speaks with Elizabeth Marshall about where we find wolves in medieval sources, how early English writers saw them, and how wolves both add to – and steal – language.
Click here for the full story.
Wolf Pack Showcases Ingenious Fishing Method, Comes Up With Plenty Of Salmon
From WhiskeyRiff.com:
Teach a wolf to fish and you’ll feed it for a lifetime.
When you think of wolves hunting for food, you probably imagine the wild canines stalking a deer, or even working together in a pack to try and take down a bison. That’s very common, and usually the case for wolves that live in inland areas. But as for coastal wolves… they don’t mind to go fishing for their food.
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Colorado negotiating to capture wolves in Alaska for next round of reintroduction
From Coloradoan.com:
A high-ranking Alaska official confirmed to the Coloradoan that Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are in negotiations to secure the capture of wolves to release in Colorado this winter as part of its reintroduction program.
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