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Misunderstood Mesos: Aardwolves

Misunderstood Mesos: Aardwolves

by WERC | Apr 25, 2023 | Aardwolf, Aardwolves, Africa, Canines, Habitat, Hyenas, Jeremy Heft, Marine Mammals, Misunderstood Mesos

Among the shrublands of Africa lives a fascinating mesocarnivore that is named after two other, more popular, species.  However, the aardwolf is not related to either the aardvark or wolf, but rather an ancient member of the Hyaenidae, or hyena family.  Even though...
Spot the Difference Between Crocodiles and Alligators

Spot the Difference Between Crocodiles and Alligators

by WERC | Apr 18, 2023 | Alligators, Chris Anderson, Crocodiles, Reptiles

Can you spot the difference between Crocodiles and Alligators? These reptiles are part of the order Crocodylia, which includes alligators, crocodiles, and gharials. All three of these reptile species share a common ancestor but have evolved to have their own unique...
Misunderstood Mesos: Sand Cat

Misunderstood Mesos: Sand Cat

by WERC | Apr 11, 2023 | Felines, Jeremy Heft, Mammals, Misunderstood Mesos, Sand Cat

Mesocarnivores occupy most habitats of the world, even scorching deserts where all life seems to be vacant.  With extreme temperature fluctuations and sparse vegetation, it is surprising any animals can survive desert conditions, yet enough primary consumers exist to...
Wildlife Telemetry in Action in California

Wildlife Telemetry in Action in California

by WERC | Apr 1, 2023 | Chris Anderson, Conservation, Wolves

Here’s some exciting wolf news from California: the California Department of Fish and Wildlife captured two gray wolves in mid-March, put satellite collars on them, took DNA samples, and released them back into the wild.1 One wolf is known as OR85, who had been...

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