by wolfcenter | Jul 18, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Mammals
Mammals are endothermic, which means they have the ability to regulate their body temperature from the inside. This is unlike ectothermic animals, such as reptiles, who have to go out into the sun to warm themselves up.1 Thermoregulation allows mammals to live in...
by wolfcenter | Jul 15, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
Loggerhead Turtles are found in the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea. Within these waters, they’re found in the subtropical and temperate regions. These turtles have a heart-shaped shell that is reddish-brown in color. Their necks and...
by wolfcenter | Jul 13, 2022 | Canines, Chris Anderson, Wolves
Genetic diversity keeps animal populations healthy. When animals are isolated and can’t reach other populations, they often interbreed, and it leads to weaker genes being passed on and so offspring have a lower chance of survival. Dispersal is something that some...
by wolfcenter | Jul 13, 2022 | Jeremy Heft, Misunderstood Mesos
Just as in North America, the mesocarnivores of South America face threats borne from misunderstanding. The crab-eating fox, also known as the wood fox or maikong, is one of those species that are wrongfully persecuted by livestock producers while also losing habitat...
by wolfcenter | Jul 8, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
We’ve spoken before about how important bees are to the environment. They help pollinate a lot of our food, but many of them are currently suffering. One specific species of bee is Franklin’s Bumbleblee. Franklin’s Bumblebee is unique because it is endemic to a very...
