Tag: Wolves

November 20, 2019

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...

August 30, 2019

Moose choose least available food sources

By peeking at poop, researchers at Isle Royale National Park wanted to get a sense not only at what moose on the island were eating but how it may affect...

August 23, 2019

Watch: Lassen Pack sees at least three new pups

At least three wolf pups were born last spring to the Lassen Pack, a pack of gray wolves that established in Northern California eight years ago. State biologists believe the...

August 15, 2019

In Mexican wolf recovery, did science and politics clash?

A new study contends that the science used in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2017 Mexican wolf recovery plan was skewed by political influence. The publication has revived longstanding...

June 21, 2019

Wolf tale opens eyes to ‘the unknown world of wildlife’

“Every year I sit alone with a wolf,” Douglas Smith wrote. “The wolf doesn’t agree to this, as I catch it as part of a research program on wolves in...

June 17, 2019

What can an Ice Age wolf head reveal about wolves today?

What can a severed wolf head from the Pleistocene tell us about wolves today? A local man in Siberia reportedly discovered the head last summer and pulled it from the...

May 9, 2019

Isle Royale’s moose numbers grow, despite introduced wolves

Moose populations continue to increase at Isle Royale National Park despite efforts to control their numbers through the introduction of wolves. According to the latest annual report, moose (Alces americanus)...

April 22, 2019

For moose, hunger is fiercer than wolves

As winter sets in and the need for food grows, Wyoming moose (Alces americanus) are more likely to hold their ground when wolves (Canis lupus) approach. In a study published...

April 17, 2019

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 (Alces alces). While moose are...

April 11, 2019

Washington state wolf populations grow 3 percent in 2018

Wolf populations continue to expand in Washington state, according to an annual report. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s annual wolf report documented at least 126 gray wolves (Canis lupus),...