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?
A Brief History of Wolf Reintroduction
We know that putting in the effort to conserve species is important. We also know that protecting predators has positive effects on their entire ecosystem and the other species that live within it alongside them. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, the United States has been able to bring back many species that were on the brink of extinction.
But what does recovery actually look like?
Why Do Wolves Lay Close Together?
You already know that wolves live in packs. Living in a pack helps the survival of all involved. Together, they can take down bigger prey, defend their territory, and raise the pups. Jeremy describes some reasons they lay so close together. It may surprise you.
Oregon Wolves and Livestock Updates
Harassment and Take of Wolves in Oregon: What Can a Livestock Producer Do?
What were real dire wolves like?
You probably know about dire wolves from the famous book series and TV show, Game of Thrones. In that series, dire wolves play an important role as the symbol of House Stark and as the companions to the Stark children. But you may not have known that dire wolves didn’t come from the imagination of George R. R. Martin.
How do wolves keep warm in the winter?
As it gets colder, we wear more layers of clothing when we venture outside. Wolves don’t need to do anything. They’re much better adapted to cold weather than we are. Thanks to their winter adaptations, wolves can live in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.