Watch: How wolves ambush their beaver prey
Wolves are often known for hunting in packs to track down prey species like deer, elk or bison. But in some areas during the summer, wolves will also go out on ...
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Wolves alter Minnesota wetlands
Wolves in Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park are changing the wetlands ecosystem there, researchers found, due to their appetite for beavers. “Wolves eat a lot ...
For some carnivores, half their diet comes from human food
Human food comprises up to half the diet of carnivores living close to people, researchers found, which can have consequences for the individuals and the ecosystem. ...
TWS2020: Where do belugas spend their summers?
Beluga whales are likely choosing where to spend their summers in estuaries based on the prey available, researchers found. The western Hudson Bay is home to the ...
Pet cats’ impact on wildlife hits close to home
Pet cats don’t stray too far from their homes, but in the areas they travel, they can have a greater impact on wildlife than their wild counterparts roaming the ...
Moose provide Isle Royale wolves plenty of meals
Gray wolves (Canis lupus) translocated to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan are finding plenty of prey, researchers found. Studying the remains of prey the ...
Wildlife forensics unveil predator-prey interaction clues
A single piece of evidence may not solve a crime, but put together lots of pieces and investigators can paint an entire picture of a crime scene. That’s not so ...
Human presence creates fear response in predators
For large carnivores, humans are the primary predator. So do these species respond fearfully to humans the way prey normally does in the presence of predators? In a ...
Watch: ‘Smart Nest Box’ peeks into birds’ hidden lives
Watching the boreal owl (Aegolius funereus) arrive and depart from the nest box, it’s easy to feel like you’re watching an episode of “Big Brother” for ...
Isle Royale study may uncover declining Minnesota moose mystery
As researchers continue to restore wolves (Canis lupus) on Michigan’s Isle Royale, some are hoping to learn more about the species’ primary prey — moose ...