by wolfcenter | Aug 29, 2021 | Canines, Chris Anderson, Golden Retrievers
Golden Retrievers fall into the category of one of America’s most popular breeds. They live between 10-12 years and are wonderful family dogs.1 These dogs were originally bred for retrieving for hunters. This history means they are the kind of dog that loves having a...
by wolfcenter | Aug 28, 2021 | Carrying Capacity, Chris Anderson, Conservation
Carrying Capacity is important for ecosystems. It’s the balance between wildlife and the resources their habitats provide. According to Encyclopædia Britannica, carrying capacity is defined as, “the average population density…of a species below which its numbers...
by wolfcenter | Aug 25, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Sea Lions
California Sea Lions, or Zalophus Californianus, can be found along the Pacific Ocean, from Alaska down to Mexico. They can live between 20-30 years in the wild.1 They are very smart and playful animals with a loud bark.2 Males and females look different, from their...
by wolfcenter | Aug 18, 2021 | Canines, Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Wolves
When talking about recovery actions for species and conservation efforts, you’ve probably heard the term nonessential experimental population thrown around. What does that mean? And more importantly, what does it mean for the species that are labeled with it? When the...
by wolfcenter | Aug 16, 2021 | Canines, Chris Anderson
Pit bulls have a bad reputation that they constantly need to try to disprove. Many people think that pit bulls are always aggressive dogs that need to be avoided at all costs. However, studies have shown that pit bulls have stable temperaments and many pit bull owners...
