by wolfcenter | Aug 31, 2022 | Conservation, Jeremy Heft, Misunderstood Mesos, North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
Before the European settlement of North America, river otters inhabited every waterway on the continent. The traditional abundance of this mesopredator and the subsequent drastic reduction in population caused by humans makes them an iconic North American species. ...
by wolfcenter | Aug 29, 2022 | Canines, Carnivores, Chris Anderson
Red foxes have a reputation for being resourceful. It’s what has allowed them to thrive in all sorts of environments, even when humans have taken over. They are canids, mammals, and omnivores.1 They weigh anywhere between 6 and 15 pounds and are 22-32 inches long, not...
by wolfcenter | Aug 26, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
We’ve spoken before about aquatic species that are often affected by fishing activities because they’re caught up in nets when they’re not the species fishermen want to catch. Many animals, like turtles or sharks, get tangled up in nets and are injured or killed. This...
by wolfcenter | Aug 24, 2022 | Conservation, Jeremy Heft, Misunderstood Mesos
A quick reminder before we jump into the Atlantic Ghost Crab – don’t forget that you can buy Misunderstood Mesos T-shirts! When you purchase one of these shirts, you’re directly supporting our ability to carry out educational outreaches across the region. This...
by wolfcenter | Aug 22, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation, Marine Mammals
Spotted Seals are found in North Pacific waters, including the Bering, Okhotsk, Beaufort, and Chukchi seas. They can also be found in the northern areas of the Yellow Sea. These seals are gray with dark spots all over and they have round heads and short flippers. They...
