Tag: wolf

  • Endangered Mexican gray wolf released after wandering 500 miles from recovery area

    Endangered Mexican gray wolf released after wandering 500 miles from recovery area

    After holding her in captivity for five months, wildlife officials released an endangered Mexican gray wolf back into the Arizona wilderness. Wildlife officials captured the 2-year-old female wolf, nicknamed Asha, back in January. She had traveled from Arizona all the way to the southern Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, nearly…

  • Yellowstone bison rescue lone calf from wolf attack in ‘incredible’ footage

    Yellowstone bison rescue lone calf from wolf attack in ‘incredible’ footage

    While filming in Yellowstone National Park, a wolf tracker captured the heart-stopping moment when two wolves attacked a lone bison calf. Just when the wolves thought they had successfully snagged their next meal, however, two adult bison charged to the rescue. In the footage posted by Yellowstone guide Michael Sypniewski,…

  • Voyageurs Wolf Project introduces 7 pups of 2023 Half-Moon Pack with adorable footage

    Voyageurs Wolf Project introduces 7 pups of 2023 Half-Moon Pack with adorable footage

    “The pack has 7 pups this year and all appear to be in good shape!” Voyageurs Wolf Project says of the little ones born in May 2023. If you’ve yet to come across Voyageurs Wolf Project, they’re one of the top gray wolf conservation organizations in the U.S. As a…

  • Two litters of critically endangered red wolf pups born at North Carolina Zoo

    Two litters of critically endangered red wolf pups born at North Carolina Zoo

    In the entirety of the world, only 20-30 wild red wolves remain, all of which live in Eastern North Carolina. The critically endangered species is experiencing new hope, however, thanks to the North Carolina Zoo’s American Red Wolf SAFE Program, which welcomed 9 pups this spring! “The first litter, born…

  • Rare all-black wolf captured on Voyageurs’ trail cam

    Rare all-black wolf captured on Voyageurs’ trail cam

    The Voyageurs Wolf Project, which studies wolves in and around Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, captured this incredible footage of a rare all-black lone wolf. Whenever we spot a wolf of this coloration in North America, it is not a unique species. Rather, the animal is a morph of an existing…

  • Alleged Gray Wolf Attack on Oregon Man Would Be First in State History

    Alleged Gray Wolf Attack on Oregon Man Would Be First in State History

    “I’ve hunted my whole life [and] know the difference between coyotes and domesticated dogs,” says victim Josh Trautman, who has survived what he describes as a gray wolf attack. “This was a wolf!” the Oregon resident emphasizes. “There is at least one wolf around Gold Hill.” Incident: While hunting mushroom…

  • Legislation Could Delay Gray Wolf Reintroduction to Colorado

    Legislation Could Delay Gray Wolf Reintroduction to Colorado

    Although the gray wolf (Canis lupus) is reclaiming much of its western territory, Colorado has yet to begin reintroduction efforts. But Colorado citizens voted in favor of reintroduction, so the state is scheduled to act before the end of 2023 – for now. Let’s break it down. Gray Wolves in…

  • Gray Wolves are Re-Colonizing Washington State, Study Finds

    Gray Wolves are Re-Colonizing Washington State, Study Finds

    The state’s wolf population is continuing to grow, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) annual Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management report released on Friday. In total, the report revealed a 5% increase in wolf population growth from the previous count in 2021. This marks the…

  • U.S. Gov. Strikes Down Coyote Protections in Mexican Wolf Territory

    U.S. Gov. Strikes Down Coyote Protections in Mexican Wolf Territory

    Responding to a petition by conservation groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will not list coyotes as endangered within the Mexican wolf’s territory. This sounds like a far reach of a request, but only without context. In the petition filed, multiple organizations base their request on the striking resemblance of…

  • Yellowstone Wolf Runs for Her Life as Rival Packs Meet: VIDEO

    Yellowstone Wolf Runs for Her Life as Rival Packs Meet: VIDEO

    “What happens when two different wolf packs meet in Yellowstone?” Wolf Tracker asks of their recent footage. Their incredible capture shows exactly that. “Today our Winter Wolf Watch saw the Rescue Creek Pack run across the Lupine Creek Pack and an epic chase began,” Wolf Tracker captioned their video on…

  • Entire Wolf Pack Euthanized by Dundee Zoo, Staff ‘Heartbroken’

    Entire Wolf Pack Euthanized by Dundee Zoo, Staff ‘Heartbroken’

    The recent decision by a Dundee zoo to euthanize their entire wolf pack following the decline of their alpha, Loki, is stirring controversy. The zoo, Camperdown Wildlife Centre of Dundee, Scotland, announced that the decision was an educated one and a last resort. Firstly, alpha male Loki had to be…

  • World’s Only Wild Red Wolves Filmed By Trail-Cam: WATCH

    World’s Only Wild Red Wolves Filmed By Trail-Cam: WATCH

    Once found across most of eastern America, less than 17 adult red wolves exist in the wild. Today, the species is only found in North Carolina thanks to an extensive captive breeding & release program that’s held impressive highs and depressing lows. One of the first species to be listed…

  • Colorado Wolves Kill Two Dogs Within Four Miles

    Colorado Wolves Kill Two Dogs Within Four Miles

    “We truly did not expect that they would show up at our house to come after our dogs,” Colorado rancher Donna Schultz laments of the wolves. Schultz’ dog, Cisco, was as much a part of the family as he was the ranch work. A “sweet dog” that became “all business” when…

  • Black Bears vs Wolves Does Not Go How You’d Expect: WATCH

    Black Bears vs Wolves Does Not Go How You’d Expect: WATCH

    This rare glimpse at black bears and gray wolves squaring off in shared habitat, viewed almost 5 million times, holds one hell of an ending. The clip has been around for over half a year now, but the majority of outlets featuring it continue to make one critical error. This…

  • WATCH: Wolf Gets Painful Face-Kick Amid Failed Bison Hunt

    WATCH: Wolf Gets Painful Face-Kick Amid Failed Bison Hunt

    North American bison are among the most dangerous prey animals on the planet, and their common predator – the gray wolf – knows it. Today’s raucous clip is taken from an unsourced nature documentary (c’mon, TikTok), but clearly shows how perilous hunting bison is for wolves regardless. As this pack…

  • WATCH: Study Tests Domestic Dogs’ Reactions to Wild Wolf Calls

    WATCH: Study Tests Domestic Dogs’ Reactions to Wild Wolf Calls

    This fascinating study on our domestic dog‘s responses to wild wolf calls reveals how much breeding has and has not changed canines. Courtesy of Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) ethologist Fanni Lehoczki and colleagues, the study included 68 purebred pet dogs. The team observed each domestic breed’s reaction to recordings of…

  • Animal Rescue Invites People to ‘Toss Their Ex to the Wolves’ in Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

    Animal Rescue Invites People to ‘Toss Their Ex to the Wolves’ in Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

    For some, Valentine’s Day isn’t a celebration of love but a painful reminder of bad relationships past. For those of us who dread the annual explosion of hearts, candies, and flowers, the Pennsylvania animal rescue T&D’s Cats of the World has a solution: why not toss your ex to the…

  • Why Minnesota Doesn’t Allow Wolf Hunting Despite Having The Highest Wolf Population in Lower 48

    Why Minnesota Doesn’t Allow Wolf Hunting Despite Having The Highest Wolf Population in Lower 48

    Minnesota is home to more wolves than any other U.S. state except Alaska. In addition, Minnesota has more wolves than Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana put together. Yet, despite the thriving population, wolf hunting is restricted. However, that could change. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently announced its first updated…

  • Mexican Wolf Being Relocated to Avoid Breeding with Domestic Dogs: REPORT

    Mexican Wolf Being Relocated to Avoid Breeding with Domestic Dogs: REPORT

    After traveling north of Interstate 40 in New Mexico, this Mexican wolf has a whole new conservation journey ahead of her. First, she’ll see transfer to Sevilleta Wolf Management Facility where she’ll pair with a proper mate. Then, after a few months acclimating, she’ll cross the border to Mexico with…

  • Startling Footage Shows Night-Prowling Wolf Carrying Amputated Deer Leg

    Startling Footage Shows Night-Prowling Wolf Carrying Amputated Deer Leg

    Ask this wolf, and he’ll tell you: nothing strikes fear in the heart of your enemies quite like carrying one of their legs as a trophy. Granted, deer are prey for wolves, not enemies in the sense that they’re competition. That distinction lies with coyotes, mountain lions, bears, and other…

  • Colorado Wildlife Officials Struggling to Capture, Collar Wolves as Deadline Approaches: REPORT

    Colorado Wildlife Officials Struggling to Capture, Collar Wolves as Deadline Approaches: REPORT

    Wildlife officials in Colorado are on a wild goose chase to locate and collar wolves in the state. Officials are currently scouring 1,600 square miles of Colorado’s snow-covered Jackson County. In addition, they only have three weeks to complete the daunting task. According to reports, the agency must find and…

  • Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary Facing Lawsuit & Closure

    Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary Facing Lawsuit & Closure

    A Washington wolf sanctuary is struggling to keep its doors open amid lawsuits from enraged neighbors, dwindling funds, and ongoing permitting issues with the county. Predators of The Heart, an exotic animal sanctuary housing 15 wolves and more than 50 other species of animals, recently found themselves in a sticky…

  • WATCH: Gray Wolf Rescued from Trap by Ridiculously Brave Man

    WATCH: Gray Wolf Rescued from Trap by Ridiculously Brave Man

    Decide if this man is brave or foolhardy after watching him free a wolf from a steel trap using nothing but his hands and a snare pole. The footage, posted to Twitter Jan. 23, shows the individual calmly approaching the trapped gray wolf. After a few attempted swipes and bites…

  • Rancher Has Spent Thousands, Continues to Lose Cattle as Wolves are Reintroduced to Colorado

    Rancher Has Spent Thousands, Continues to Lose Cattle as Wolves are Reintroduced to Colorado

    Colorado rancher Don Gittleson is looking for answers after his cattle became prey for recently reintroduced wolves, costing him thousands of dollars along the way. According to reports, wolves have returned to the state via migration patterns from Wyoming. In 2021, experts confirmed a wolf pack, which included six pups,…

  • Here’s What Happens When These Alaskan Wolves Run out of Deer to Eat

    Here’s What Happens When These Alaskan Wolves Run out of Deer to Eat

    Rather than their typical prey, a pack of Alaskan wolves has made an unlikely marine mammal their primary food source – sea otters. In the food chain, wolves are apex predators, meaning they have no natural predators of their own and can eat virtually whatever they want. Typically, however, they…