Author: Wolf Education & Research Center

Carnivores

What does wildlife do during natural disasters?

Wildlife is usually a step ahead of us when it comes to natural disasters. They can sense things before we can as humans. Hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires are…

March 17, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

How Do dogs Help In Preventing The Spread Of Invasive Species?

Seek and destroy canine missions have become a critical component of the war against invasive species around the world.  Not only do dogs find these alien invaders once…

March 15, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

How Do Dogs Help With Groundwater Protection?

As human activities increase around our planet, water is quickly becoming a valued commodity and governments are recognizing the importance of protecting this precious resource. Using dogs to assist…

March 6, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

Why is it important to conserve elephants?

When you think of animals that are at risk of extinction, elephants are probably one of the first animals that come to mind. Their numbers have been dwindling…

March 5, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Canines

When is a Puppy Considered an Adult Dog?

Puppies grow up so fast. One day they’re falling asleep in your lap, and the next day they’re too big to fit! But when does a puppy stop…

March 3, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

How do dogs assist with combating endangered species poaching?

Poaching of critically endangered elephants and rhinoceros is a severe problem in most of Africa.  Hunted down for their ivory tusks, poachers kill an estimated 100 elephants EVERY…

February 20, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

Couple unintentionally captures video of their own reflection in wild owl’s eyes

Owl experts have been very excited by the increase in sightings of these beautiful animals throughout Ontario and the rest of Canada during this winter. Bird watchers are…

February 18, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Wolves

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,…

February 17, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Canines

Service Dogs vs. Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the difference?

They can perform tasks like detecting bombs or seizures, finding missing people, guiding those who are blind, and more. Dogs can be trained to do amazing things.

February 15, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center