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You’ve heard a lot about different members of the Canidae family, like wolves, foxes, and coyotes. But there are many others in this family that you may not be as familiar with. Let’s check out three of them – the Maned Wolf, the Dhole, and the Sechuran Fox! 

As we have covered in previous editions of Canines Assisting Conservation, the Hawaiian Islands' paradise of biodiversity is under attack from multiple threats.  The native waterfowl of the islands have been struggling against invasive predators and habitat...

A large lizard species hangs on for survival among the often-sizzling desert and shrublands in San Joaquin Valley of California.  In addition to the usual threats of expanding human development and pollution, these endangered reptiles are also facing significant challenges caused by climate warming. 

Do you love dogs but are allergic to them? Or do you know someone who is? About 10% of people are allergic to dogs, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. These allergies are to proteins found in fur, saliva, urine, and dander.

Forests are incredibly important for the planet. Many of them get destroyed due to agricultural use, land development, and forest fires. To help maintain forests and bring them back, reforestation is a goal of many departments and organizations. According to American University, reforestation is defined as, “planting trees or allowing trees to regrow on land that had recently been covered with forest.”

In the wild, these animals prefer forests, wetlands, and places near water sources. However, because of their adaptability, they’ve found ways to thrive in major cities and suburbs. They are opportunistic eaters and will go after animals like crabs, frogs, and insects, but also enjoy fruit and nuts. They also will happily eat what they find in the garbage we throw out and any pet food they may find.

If you’re new to owning a dog, navigating all the new information can be overwhelming. Especially when it comes to leashes – there are so many materials and lengths and types, how do you know which one to get?

Kinga Philipps is no stranger to outdoor adventures. In fact, it’s her whole life. The writer, producer and television journalist has spent the past 20 years traveling the globe, diving, spearfishing, surfing, swimming with sharks, kitesurfing, bungee jumping, free diving and mountain biking — just to name a few.

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?

With summer comes fun pool days, beach days, and barbecues. However, with these summer activities also comes very hot weather. Especially with the soaring temperatures we’ve seen out west in the United States, it’s even more important to know how to take care of your dog and prevent heatstroke.