by wolfcenter | Mar 30, 2022 | Canines, Canines Assisting Conservation, Conservation, Jeremy Heft
Throughout the Canines Assisting Conservation series, we have examined how invasive species have been accidentally transported or illegally smuggled around the world, causing ecological threats wherever they land. However, some occurrences of alien invasion were...
by wolfcenter | Mar 28, 2022 | Canines, Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Foxes
The South American Gray Fox, or Lycalopex griseus, is found in Argentina, Chile, Peru, and on both sides of the Andes.1 They are about 1.5-3 feet long, with a tail that adds an extra 10-20 inches.2 They have gray fur, large ears, and a bushy tail.1 These animals were...
by wolfcenter | Mar 25, 2022 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
Conservation has many facets and goals to it. The first one you probably think of is preventing species from going extinct. However, it goes further than just species disappearing. Preventing the loss of biodiversity is also in play. This is because biological...
by wolfcenter | Mar 23, 2022 | Canines, Conservation, Jeremy Heft, Jeremy Heft
Hidden within the vast jungles and waterways of Central and South America lives one of the rarest and most threatened canines on Earth. In an ironic twist, the most abundant canine on the planet is now helping biologists seek out this elusive small carnivore to save...
by wolfcenter | Mar 21, 2022 | Canines, Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Jackals
Side-Striped Jackals are a species of jackal that can be found in tropical areas of Africa. They live in wooded areas and can be found up to 2,700 meters up.1 They differ from other jackals in appearance because they have shorter legs and ears. They have...
