by wolfcenter | Dec 13, 2021 | Canines, Chris Anderson, Culpeo
Have you heard of the Culpeo? It’s a species of canid that lives in South America. They are a reddish or tawny color, with white on their bellies and darker fur around their tails. Their fur color depends on where they live, as Culpeos that live in more northern areas...
by wolfcenter | Dec 8, 2021 | Canines, Carnivores, Chris Anderson
When we look at carnivores and herbivores, there are many differences between the two. When we look at their skulls, we can see these differences even more clearly and up close. Two major differences are eye placement and teeth.1 All of them have incisors, canines,...
by wolfcenter | Dec 8, 2021 | Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus), Jeremy Heft, Misunderstood Mesos
Built to survive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth, Arctic foxes play an important mesocarnivore role in ecosystems of the far North. Living in lands that remain below freezing for most of the year is a huge challenge for such a small mammal, but these...
by wolfcenter | Dec 6, 2021 | Canines, Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation
The Ethiopian Wolf, or Canis Simensis, is one of the rarest carnivores in Africa.1&2 They are endemic to Ethiopia and are one of the most endangered animals in the continent of Africa.3 These wolves have long legs and a slender build with reddish fur on their...
by wolfcenter | Dec 3, 2021 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
The American Bison is the national mammal of the United States. They’re also a conservation success story and an example of a recovered species that continues to need conservation work to maintain their numbers. Bison used to be plentiful throughout North America,...
