by wolfcenter | Jan 31, 2022 | Canines, Chris Anderson, Common Raccoon Dog
Have you heard of the Common Raccoon Dog? This is an animal that looks a lot like a raccoon but is actually a canid.1 They are native to eastern Asia and found their way into Europe via the fur trade.1&2 They are about 20-26 inches long, not including their tail,...
by wolfcenter | Jan 28, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
You’ve probably heard before that learning new things helps strengthen your brain. Learning also can change your opinion on things, show you where assumptions were wrong, and introduce you to new possibilities. When you learn new things, the world opens around you....
by wolfcenter | Jan 24, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
Animals evolve and adapt to their habitats. This gives them the best chance of survival. Some animals end up evolving in similar ways even though they’re totally different animals. This is known as convergent evolution.1 The key thing to understand here is that this...
by wolfcenter | Jan 21, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
It’s no secret that many areas of our world need help to recover from human-led impacts. From the habitats themselves to the wildlife within them, these areas and animals are often at risk from pollution, degradation, loss of biodiversity, and more. However, with...
by wolfcenter | Jan 19, 2022 | Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus), Chris Anderson
Built to survive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth, Arctic foxes play an important mesocarnivore role in ecosystems of the far North. Living in lands that remain below freezing for most of the year is a huge challenge for such a small mammal, but these...
