Canines, Carnivores, & Conservation
CANINES. They are humankind’s oldest friends. They enrich our lives in so many ways. Understanding them provides insight into how to care for their emotional and physical health as well as linking us profoundly to their ancestry — the wolf. Join our team in a study of Canines, their history, behaviors, and even tips to give them the best life possible. That’s simply what a best friend does.
CARNIVORES. Carnivores are often mythified in a variety of ways, mostly as dangerous creatures of lore and legend. Wolves, bears, large cats, and other carnivores play essential roles in the self-management of healthy ecosystems and wildernesses. Join our team as we delve into what makes these animals unique and a great partner to humankind as we work to manage our wild places.
CONSERVATION. Learning about carnivores can be fascinating, however, without the stewardship by humans, the landscape could be profoundly and dangerously altered. Join our team as we discuss the very recent brief history of conservation of apex predators, the factors that led to threats to their survival, and steps taken to protect their future.
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Wild Turkeys Can Fly at 55 Mph!
Happy Thanksgiving! In today’s email, we’re going to be going over an animal that’s closely connected to this holiday – the turkey! But first, we wanted to say thank you for being here and supporting us. At the Wolf Center, we strive to make a difference for our...
Hunting Tactics of Solitary and Pack Hunters
Wolves are pack hunters, which means they work together to take down prey. Lions, orcas, and even some shark species are pack hunters. Pack hunters can have an advantage over solitary hunters because they tend to be able to have more success when hunting prey and can...
Listen: Our Chat with Brooks Fahy from Predator Defense
Check out this throwback episode of RadioWild where we chat with Brooks Fahy from Predator Defense. In this episode, we talk with Brooks Fahy about important issues regarding predators across America. Wolves, coyotes, cougars, bobcats, and bears have been under the...
Little Brown Bats Face Disease
Little Brown Bats can be found throughout North America from Canada down to Central Mexico.1 Regardless of their name, they can be brown, red, or golden, and they weigh only about a half ounce. They’re not territorial and often live in large colonies of thousands of...
Adaptations To Keep Warm In Winter
As winter approaches, animals have to adapt to the plummeting temperatures. Depending on what species they are, they may be made to thrive in cold temperatures, or they may need to hunker down for a while until warmer weather comes back around. No matter what, all...
Listen: Our Talk With Oregon Wild’s Rob Klavins
Curious about what wolf management looks like? Find out in this throwback RadioWild interview with Rob Klavins from Oregon Wild. Oregon Wild’s Rob Klavins is not new to the subject of outdoor education and advocating for the conservation of wolves and other large...
Our Discussion with Todd Nash from the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association
Conflicts between wolves and humans have often stemmed from wolves taking down livestock – which causes an expensive problem for ranchers. Get an inside look into the local community’s reactions to wolves being reintroduced to Oregon as Alan Lacy speaks with Todd Nash...
Misunderstood Mesos: Spotted Skunks
When most people think of “skunk,” they picture the notorious striped skunk, a species that we examined in a previous Misunderstood Meso piece. However, another variety of skunk inhabits most of the same range as their more popular cousin yet is less understood and...
Check Out Our Discussion with Idaho Dept of Fish and Game
Check out this throwback talk we had with Mike Keckler of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game on RadioWild! Alan Lacy speaks with Mike about wolves, wildlife, and the role Fish and Game plays in managing wildlife in the state of Idaho. Idaho has seen a successful...
Which Carnivore Has the Strongest Bite?
Carnivores need to be strong to take down their prey – and their teeth are sharp so they can slice through flesh, instead of grind down plants. But have you ever wondered which carnivore has the strongest bite?
Keep Up with Canines Assisting Conservation
Canines can be essential team members when it comes to conservation. They’ve been able to help biologists protect habitats, identify diseased plants, find bats, and even locate invasive wildlife and keep them in one place so biologists can trap and remove them from an...
What Makes Conservation Effective?
Many of our natural resources and wildlife are under threat due to unsustainable practices. 97% of our land worldwide has been degraded in some way.1 Efforts to conserve these resources and wildlife are getting more popular…but what makes conservation effective?...
How Are Scent Dogs Trained?
Dogs can play an amazing role in conservation efforts. Using their scent abilities, they can help locate invasive species and detect diseases in certain plants. Their abilities help scientists do their jobs more efficiently. But have you ever wondered how these dogs...
Stay Up to Date on Misunderstood Mesos!
Are you up to date on Jeremy’s Misunderstood Mesos articles? Each article goes over an important mesocarnivore – these animals are crucial members of their ecosystems and often play important roles as primary and secondary consumers. Mesocarnivores help keep their...
Watch: Behind the Scenes Filming Wildlife in Africa
Want to catch a sight of some African wildlife up close? Check out Alan Lacy’s latest video – it’s up in his classroom! In his video, Alan captures some incredible wildlife and gives insight into the routine of working on his latest film project. You’ll get to see...
Non-Native Species Aren’t Always A Problem
We’ve spoken before about how much trouble invasive species can cause to ecosystems. However, not all invasive species cause problems. Some non-native species prove beneficial to the new environments they’re introduced to. A big one? Honeybees!1 Honeybees play an...
What North American Animals Hibernate?
As summer reaches its end and fall is on its way, many animals will start to get ready to hibernate. Animals of all kinds hibernate or enter into a similar state in order to survive the extreme temperatures that winter brings.1 During hibernation, the animal’s body...
Misunderstood Mesos: Pacific Marten
Pacific marten is one of the latest mammals on Earth to have achieved their distinct species declaration. They are so misunderstood that they were believed to be extinct until a recent discovery of a surviving population in 1996. Long thought to be a subspecies of...
Biodiversity Is Integral to Ecosystem Health
Biodiversity is an integral part of maintaining ecosystem health. Without a variety of species, environments aren’t as resilient and they’re more likely to suffer. Maintaining and boosting biodiversity is a great way to strengthen our environment and its ecosystems....
Misunderstood Mesos: Cownose Ray
Throughout the Misunderstood Mesos series, we have examined numerous land-based mesocarnivores from around the world, however, the small predator niche is a vital component of marine ecosystems as well. By keeping population control over the primary consumers while...
What’s the Difference Between Antlers and Horns?
We have many animals in North America that have antlers. How are these different from horns and what purpose do they serve? Antlers are found on animals that are part of the Cervidae family. This includes animals like deer, moose, and elk.1&2 Meanwhile, horns are...
Are North American Wolves Endangered?
Are North American wolves endangered? Yes, they are. While gray wolves were delisted in 2020, they were reinstated in February 2022. A court vacated the delisting and put back protections on most gray wolves within the lower 48 states. So gray wolves that are not part...
Dogs Help With Habitat Conservation
How do dogs assist with habitat conservation and restoration? The largest threat to wildlife habitats worldwide is the fragmentation of vast landscapes caused by human expansion. As these natural areas become disturbed by human development, noxious weeds can invade...
What Wild Cats Live In North America?
North America is home to six species of wild cat. However, only one of the six is labeled a big cat, and only three have large populations.1 These six species are:1 Bobcat Puma Lynx Ocelot Jaguar Jaguarundi Get a look at them down below! 1. Bobcat These are the most...
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