by WERC | May 2, 2023 | Chris Anderson, Conservation, Extinction, Hawksbill Sea Turtles, Reptiles, Turtles
Hawksbill Sea Turtles are about 24–45 inches long, weigh up to 150 pounds, and live to be about 50 years old.1 They get their name from the fact that their mouths have a similar shape to that of a hawk’s beak.2 You can find these turtles in tropical and subtropical...
by wolfcenter | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
What do red wolves, tigers, sea otters, and black-footed ferrets have in common? They’re all protected by the Endangered Species Act. What does the ESA do? The ESA was passed in 1973 and has been one of the most comprehensive conservation laws ever put in place by...
by wolfcenter | Nov 10, 2020 | Carnivores, Wolves
Wolves are opportunistic hunters. They go for the easier kill. They’ll take their time and follow a herd of deer or elk until they can pick out whichever animal is the weakest link in the group. They may follow the group for miles before striking. Once they do strike,...
by wolfcenter | Nov 3, 2020 | Wolves
Did you have a good Halloween? We hope so! Today we’re wrapping up our werewolf series by connecting the characterizations of werewolves we see in popular media with real information about the wolves that they’re based on! Communication – in the Harry Potter series by...
by wolfcenter | Nov 3, 2020 | Carnivores, Conservation, Wolves
Red wolves have faced a rollercoaster of challenges when it comes to survival in the wild. Where are they now? Fast Facts About Red Wolves: Adults weigh between 45-80 pounds and are four feet long. Their prey consists of white-tailed deer, raccoons, rabbits, and...
