Month: October 2013
Who is the Lobo
Who is the Lobo? The Mexican gray wolf or “lobo” is the southernmost and most genetically distinct subspecies of gray wolf in the North America. In the late 1800s, there…
Wednesday’s Words of Wisdom
“I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
Hate, Intolerance, and Wolves
Folks hating wolves is nothing new. And with recent wolf hunts being such a contentious issue, one might expect a certain vitriol with regards to wolves that might not be…
A Reprieve for Some Wolves and an End for Others
On June 7, 2013, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) officially announced proposals that will impact the future of America’s gray wolves. 1) Nationwide Gray Wolf Delisting Proposal: USFWS’s…
Only 4 Days Left to Help America’s Wolves
It’s Time to Howl! Beyond its role as a living symbol of our natural landscape, the wolf is a keystone species. Its presence is critical to maintaining the structure…
A Clean Bill Of Health for Some Brawny Red Wolves
Autumn is a magical time at the Wolf Conservation Center. Colorful leaves are dancing in the breeze, cider is brewing in our cozy classroom cabin, and critically endangered wolves are…
Wednesday’s Words of Wisdom
“Autumn is a second spring when every wolf is a flower.” ~ Atka
Three Wild Lobos Slated to Live Their Days in Captivity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has ordered the trapping of three critically endangered wild Mexican gray wolves accused of livestock depredations. If captured, the alpha male and female…
Climate Change, Wolves, and their Future on Isle Royale
Though several factors have played a role in the Isle Royale wolves’ demise, Biologists Rolf Peterson and John Vucetich assert that the most prominent cause of their plight is something…