by wolfcenter | Mar 19, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Wolves
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...
by wolfcenter | Feb 17, 2021 | Canines, Carnivores, Wolves, Wolves
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. Because of the nature of the pack, these wolves form very close emotional bonds with...
by wolfcenter | Jan 13, 2021 | Oregon, Wolves
Harassment and Take of Wolves in Oregon: What Can a Livestock Producer Do? ODFW manages wolves in two wolf management zones. The zones have different rules regarding harassment and take (killing) of wolves. As of January 4, 2021, wolves in the West Wolf Management...
by wolfcenter | Dec 10, 2020 | Wolves
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...
by wolfcenter | Dec 10, 2020 | Wolves
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...
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,...
