Wolves, Dogs, and Territory Marking
Why dogs pee over each other’s marks, and what wolf packs are really doing Anyone who has walked more than one dog has seen it: one dog urinates,…
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Category: Carnivores
The full sweep of wild carnivores — bears, mountain lions, wolverines, fishers and the top predators that shape healthy landscapes from the top down.
Bears in Pools, Wolves in Shade
Why do summer bear encounters happen in yards and pools while wolves rarely do the same? Learn how heat, food, water, prey, and risk shape bear and wolf…
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Fossas Are the Largest Native Carnivore in Madagascar
When you first see a Fossa, you might think it’s a member of the cat family. However, it’s actually related to the mongoose! They’re about 23-30 inches long,…
Chris Anderson
Black-footed Cats are the Deadliest Hunters
Black-footed Cats are the smallest cats in Africa – they only weigh about four pounds! They have interesting markings. Their fur can be from a yellow-brown to a…
Chris Anderson
Black-footed Ferrets are Endemic to North America
Black-footed ferrets are native animals to North America. They are part of the order Carnivora and the family Mustelidae. They weigh 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and are 18-24 inches long. They are considered…
Chris Anderson
Striped Polecats Are Also Called Zorilles
Striped Polecats are also known as Zorillas or Zorilles, and they can be found throughout Africa – from the east coast to the South.1 They are about 12-16…
Chris Anderson
European Polecats Are Part of the Mustelidae Family
European Polecats are part of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, stoats, skunks, martens, mink, and otters.
Chris Anderson
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…
Wolf Education & Research Center
RadioWild: Casey Anderson Talks Wildlife and Predators
Join us for a throwback episode of RadioWild, featuring National Geographic host and explorer Casey Anderson! We discuss large carnivores and predators and the role they play in nature.…
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