by wolfcenter | May 18, 2021 | Conservation, Jeremy Heft, Using Canines
As our household dogs emotionally help us through our current Covid-19 pandemic, keep in mind that conservation canines are also working to help the most endangered mammal overcome their pandemic plague. Dogs may just be the key to the third resurrection of the...
by wolfcenter | May 17, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Uncategorized
Genetic diversity is incredibly important when it comes to conserving species. Just like how an ecosystem can’t function as well as it should without system-wide biodiversity, animals specifically need genetic diversity to avoid an increased risk of extinction. Due to...
by wolfcenter | May 12, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson
We know that carnivores have a lot in common – things like sharper teeth and simpler digestive systems – but have you thought about how they hunt? Let’s take a look at a few different carnivores and see how they use their predatory skills and adaptations to take down...
by wolfcenter | May 8, 2021 | Canines, Conservation, Jeremy Heft, Using Canines
Around the world, guard dogs protect livestock, property, people, and even elephants. Did you know they are instrumental in protecting penguins? For most of our discussions on how our four-legged friends are aiding in the conservation of imperiled species around the...
by wolfcenter | May 6, 2021 | Canines, Conservation, Honey Bees, Jeremy Heft
Although not native to North America, the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) may be the most important insect for our ecosystem and human population health. Originally known as the European honey bee, these social prolific pollinators were introduced to the Americas...
