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?

by wolfcenter | Oct 12, 2022 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson
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?
by wolfcenter | Sep 21, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation, Mammals
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...
by wolfcenter | Sep 16, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
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....
by wolfcenter | Sep 12, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Mammals
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...
by wolfcenter | Sep 9, 2022 | Canines, Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Extinction, Wolves, Wolves
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...
by wolfcenter | Sep 5, 2022 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Cougars, Lynx, Pumas
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...