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Reality Check: Western Wolves and Parasites
[large thumbnail url=”reality-check-western-wolves-and-parasites” filename=”science” year=”2010″ month=”03″ day=”15″] [thumbnail icon url=”reality-check-western-wolves-and-parasites” filename=”science” year=”2010″ month=”03″ day=”15″] The International Wolf Center talks to renowned wolf biologist David Mech about the wolf and parasite controversy.
The Wolf vs. Deer controversy
[large thumbnail url=”the-wolf-vs-deer-controversy” filename=”facts” year=”2010″ month=”01″ day=”28″] [thumbnail icon url=”the-wolf-vs-deer-controversy” filename=”facts” year=”2010″ month=”01″ day=”28″] Articles, such as the one written by Doug Smith for the Star Tribune, highlight the continued battle between hunters and wolves. There are still many misconceptions and the blame for declining deer numbers continues to be layed on wolves — something which is not supported by scientific research.
Study: Feral dogs – not wolves – more likely to kill sheep
[large thumbnail url=”study-feral-dogs-not-wolves-more-likely-to-kill-sheep” filename=”science” year=”2010″ month=”01″ day=”25″] [thumbnail icon url=”study-feral-dogs-not-wolves-more-likely-to-kill-sheep” filename=”science” year=”2010″ month=”01″ day=”25″] A study carried out in the Basque Country suggests that wild dogs, not wolves, are the primary killer of sheep.
Do wolves howl more during a full moon?
[large thumbnail url=”do-wolves-howl-more-during-a-full-moon” filename=”facts” year=”2009″ month=”11″ day=”19″] [thumbnail icon url=”do-wolves-howl-more-during-a-full-moon” filename=”facts” year=”2009″ month=”11″ day=”19″] According to Jeremy Heft, a wildlife biologist from the Wolf Education and Research Center, uses his expertise, and personal experience, to determine if this is merely a wolf myth, or fact.
Do wolves kill for sport?
[thumbnail icon url=”do-wolves-kill-for-sport” filename=”facts” year=”2009″ month=”11″ day=”08″] The simple answer is no. But they will take advantage of opportunity to kill more than they can eat in hopes of eating it later.
How will Colorado handle wolves returning to the state?
Colorado actually established a Colorado Wolf Management Working Group in 2004 after a wolf was killed on I-70 in June of that year.
Wolves account for very low numbers of livestock deaths
The National Agricultural Statistics Service doesn’t publish their statistics for livestock deaths too often, however, the most recent statistics available (2005) show that natural predation of livestock is relatively rare, and wolves account for a very small percentage of those deaths.
How the Wolf Pack works
Wolves have a complex social system which controls how the pack works. This article discusses the basic facts related to wolf pack construction
102 factoids about wolves
Wolf Song of Alaska published this list of factoids on their website.
Are wolves dangerous to humans?
Yes, as with all wild animals with any significant size, wolves can be dangerous. The San Diego Zoo, however, states: “There is no record of a healthy wolf ever eating a human being.”
Scientific wolf statistics
From the San Diego Zoo website
How do you tell the difference between a wolf and a dog?
This is a very good question, and HOWLColorado will attempt to answer it here.
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