Canids - Family Canidae
Canids (Family Canidae) are a group of mammals that include dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackels. Canids are medium in size when compared to other members of the Order Carnivora. They have long legs, a deep chest cavity, and a long snout. Canids are well adapted for running and can pursue prey over long distances.
Hyena
Hyena
Hyena
Arctic Wolf - Canis lupus arctos
The Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos) is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf (Canis lupus). Adult Arctic wolves are between 25 and 31 inches in height (measured at shoulder) and reach weights of up to 175 pounds.
The Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos) is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf (Canis lupus). Adult Arctic wolves are between 25 and 31 inches in height (measured at shoulder) and reach weights of up to 175 pounds.
Highlights from the 'State of the Wolf' Report
In 2004, the Defenders of Wildlife published the State of the Wolf Report which examines the status of both red and gray wolf populations throughout the United States.
In 2004, the Defenders of Wildlife published the State of the Wolf Report which examines the status of both red and gray wolf populations throughout the United States.
Norway Announces Plans to Cull Wolf Population
The WWF reports that the Norwegian Directorate for Nature has approved the killing of five critically endangered wolves (Canis lupus), justifying the action as a means of protecting domestic livestock such as sheep.
The WWF reports that the Norwegian Directorate for Nature has approved the killing of five critically endangered wolves (Canis lupus), justifying the action as a means of protecting domestic livestock such as sheep.
The Mystery of North America's Black Wolves
Despite their common name, gray wolves (Canis lupus) are a colorful bunch of canines. Their coat color can range from white to gray to black and is regulated by a complex set of genetic factors.
Despite their common name, gray wolves (Canis lupus) are a colorful bunch of canines. Their coat color can range from white to gray to black and is regulated by a complex set of genetic factors.
The Mystery of North America's Black Wolves
Despite their common name, gray wolves (Canis lupus) are a colorful bunch of canines. Their coat color can range from white to gray to black and is regulated by a complex set of genetic factors.
Despite their common name, gray wolves (Canis lupus) are a colorful bunch of canines. Their coat color can range from white to gray to black and is regulated by a complex set of genetic factors.
The Return of Wolves to Yellowstone
In 1926, the last of the wild gray wolves were eliminated from Yellowstone National Park. The absence of wolves in the park meant that one of region's top predators was missing.
In 1926, the last of the wild gray wolves were eliminated from Yellowstone National Park. The absence of wolves in the park meant that one of region's top predators was missing.
Wolves Alter Face of Yellowstone in a Decade
A decade ago, wolves were reintroduced back into Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The park's population has now grown to 130 wolves that have formed 13 packs.
A decade ago, wolves were reintroduced back into Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The park's population has now grown to 130 wolves that have formed 13 packs.