by wolfcenter | Jan 13, 2021 | Carnivores, Conservation
Canines, Carnivores, and Conservation THE BALD EAGLE The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States. It’s also the only eagle that is completely native to North America.1 They are some of the largest birds found in North America as well. They stand between...
by wolfcenter | Nov 30, 2020 | Canines, Carnivores, Conservation
Announcing the first Canines, Carnivores, & Conservation: 7 BREED GROUPS. There are 7 BREED GROUPS of dogs in the world? Over the next few weeks, I’ll be writing about a few unique qualities and characteristics of each. Join our Canines, Carnivores,...
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 | 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...
by wolfcenter | Nov 3, 2020 | Canines, Carnivores, Conservation, Wolves
We discuss how important outreach is all the time. It’s vital to developing someone’s interest in science and uncovering the misunderstandings that our carnivores face every day. What does our outreach look like exactly? At WERC, we partner with local agencies,...
by wolfcenter | Nov 3, 2020 | Carnivores, Wolves
We know that in the 16th and 17th centuries people believed in werewolves and trials ran rampant. Werewolves, while in wolf form, were thought to be bloodthirsty and out of control. So what did people think turned someone into a werewolf? Some methods of becoming a...
