by wolfcenter | Jul 30, 2021 | Chris Anderson, Conservation, Monarch Butterflies
In a few weeks, it will be the start of the monarch butterfly’s migration.1 Millions of monarch butterflies make a 3,000-mile journey to Mexico – this migration takes several generations, as adult monarchs only live a few weeks.2&3 Monarchs need places to rest and...
by wolfcenter | Jul 28, 2021 | Canines, Chris Anderson, Dhole, Maned Wolf, Sechuran Fox
You’ve heard a lot about different members of the Canidae family, like wolves, foxes, and coyotes. But there are many others in this family that you may not be as familiar with. Let’s check out three of them – the Maned Wolf, the Dhole, and the Sechuran Fox! ...
by wolfcenter | Jul 27, 2021 | Canines, Conservation, Jeremy Heft
As we have covered in previous editions of Canines Assisting Conservation, the Hawaiian Islands’ paradise of biodiversity is under attack from multiple threats. The native waterfowl of the islands have been struggling against invasive predators and habitat...
by wolfcenter | Jul 27, 2021 | blunt nosed leopard lizard, Canines, Conservation, Jeremy Heft
A large lizard species hangs on for survival among the often-sizzling desert and shrublands in San Joaquin Valley of California. In addition to the usual threats of expanding human development and pollution, these endangered reptiles are also facing significant...
by wolfcenter | Jul 26, 2021 | Canines, Chris Anderson
Do you love dogs but are allergic to them? Or do you know someone who is? About 10% of people are allergic to dogs, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.1 These allergies are to proteins found in fur, saliva, urine, and dander.2 The...