A healthy wolf population supports healthy wildlife habitat. In the case of wolves, they are vital to the delicate balance of the forest ecosystem because they influence the feeding behavior of deer and elk. Doing so allows vegetation to grow in the forests and along streams, which in turn supports fish, birds and other animals. Wolves are vital to save …
Learning about Wolves
Learning about ANGIE RIEBE STAFF WRITER ELY — Three of the International Wolf Center’s ambassador wolves drew lots of attention on a recent day, as they took pack-order turns feeding in their enclosure, offering plenty of photo opportunities for visitors. Boltz and Luna, the center’s two youngest wolves, waited as one of their older pack members took his turn …
Big Bad Wolves?
Big Bad Wolves? Wildlife officials say gray wolves are no longer endangered—but not everyone agrees. BY JOE BUBAR | FOR SCHOLASTIC NEWS Should gray wolves be protected or hunted? Government officials, wildlife-protection groups, and ranchers can’t seem to agree on an answer. A recent court ruling that gives wolves more protection in one state has heated up this ongoing debate. BACK FROM …
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What’s in a Howl
What’s in a Howl? by Fred H. Harrington Professor of Ethology Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia Ask anyone about wolf vocalizations and the howl invariably springs to mind. Even though wolves bark, woof, whine, whimper, yelp, growl, snarl and moan a lot more often than they howl, it is howling that defines the wolf, and fascinates us. So …