by wolfcenter | Aug 25, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Sea Lions
California Sea Lions, or Zalophus Californianus, can be found along the Pacific Ocean, from Alaska down to Mexico. They can live between 20-30 years in the wild.1 They are very smart and playful animals with a loud bark.2 Males and females look different, from their...
by wolfcenter | Aug 18, 2021 | Canines, Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Wolves
When talking about recovery actions for species and conservation efforts, you’ve probably heard the term nonessential experimental population thrown around. What does that mean? And more importantly, what does it mean for the species that are labeled with it? When the...
by wolfcenter | Jul 21, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson
Raccoons are highly adaptable animals that are classified in the Procyonidae family. Within North America, there are seven species of raccoon.1 They can be found all over North America.2 In the wild, these animals prefer forests, wetlands, and places near water...
by wolfcenter | Jul 14, 2021 | Chris Anderson, Wolves, Wolves
If you’ve ever come across a hunting trophy photo of a wolf before, you may have been struck by how big it looked in the photo. Compared to the hunter, the wolf looks huge! Much bigger than it should, given the size it actually is. Why is that? This is the topic of...
by wolfcenter | Jul 9, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Grizzly bears
Grizzly bears once held a lot more range throughout the United States and Canada than they do now. Currently, besides Alaska, grizzly bears’ range has shrunk 99%.1They are currently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. They were originally listed in...
by wolfcenter | Jul 7, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation
Martens are carnivores that are part of the Mustelidae family. They can be found throughout the world, but the American Marten is the one that lives in North America.1 American martens are found in places like Newfoundland, Alaska, California, New York, Minnesota, and...
