by wolfcenter | Oct 18, 2021 | Conservation, Jeremy Heft, Striped Skunk
STRIPED SKUNK (Mephitis mephitis) DESCRIPTION The striped skunk is built for a life foraging at the ground surface, with short, powerful legs and a stocky body. The head and body measure 13-18 inches, with the notorious tail adding another 7-10 inches. Weight varies...
by wolfcenter | Oct 18, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation
Seals are carnivores that are in the Pinnipedia group – the word pinniped translates from Latin to mean “fin-footed”.1 This Pinnipedia group is divided into three groups:1&2 Odobenidae, which is made up of walruses Otariidae, which consists of fur seals and sea...
by wolfcenter | Oct 6, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation
Jaguars are a carnivore and one of the largest cats in the world. They come in third place, right behind the tiger and lion. Within the United States, they take first place as the largest cat.1&2 Originally, their territory took up from the southern region of the...
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...
