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When were dogs first used in conservation projects? 

Modern science now incorporates canines into many different facets of conservation.  From searching for subterranean water pollution to guarding threatened penguin colonies, dogs now have a paw in…

June 16, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

What Two Species of Otter Live in the U.S.?

Otters are found everywhere except for Australia and Antarctica.1 They are part of the Mustelidae family and are the only members of the family that are serious swimmers.…

June 16, 2021 • Chris Anderson

Conservation

How Do Dogs Help With Bush Dog Conservation?

Hidden within the vast jungles and waterways of Central and South America lives one of the rarest and threatened canines on Earth.  In an ironic twist, the most…

June 12, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

Metal, Oil, and Pesticides Threaten Our Oceans

One of the biggest environments that is the focus of many conservation efforts is the ocean. We spoke before about how plastics are affecting the ocean (if you…

June 11, 2021 • Chris Anderson

Conservation

How Do Dogs Help With Hawaiian Snail Conservation? 

During World War II, the US military was seeking ways to ensure a backup emergency food supply was available to personnel stationed in Hawaii.  One of the potential…

June 7, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

Why Endemic Species Are Important

Keeping endemic species around is important. Many of them are endangered due to habitat loss and other human actions. They’re important to save not just because they’re unique…

June 4, 2021 • Chris Anderson

Canines

Coyotes Are Incredibly Adaptable

Coyotes are in the same family as wolves, the Canidae family. These canids may look similar to wolves at first glance, but they have some significant differences. They…

May 25, 2021 • Chris Anderson

Conservation

How Do Dogs Help With Desert Tortoise Conservation?

Although the Mojave Desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) outlived the dinosaurs, can live in deserts reaching 140 F, go an entire year without a drink, and must enter dormancy…

May 22, 2021 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

How Technology Helps Conservation Efforts

Conservation requires a lot of time, work, and money. A lot of time is spent tracking and studying species and their habitats so that we know how they’re…

May 21, 2021 • Chris Anderson