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Misunderstood Mesos

Misunderstood Mesos: Cownose Ray

Throughout the Misunderstood Mesos series, we have examined numerous land-based mesocarnivores from around the world, however, the small predator niche is a vital component of marine ecosystems as…

September 14, 2022 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Carnivores

What’s the Difference Between Antlers and Horns?

We have many animals in North America that have antlers. How are these different from horns and what purpose do they serve? Antlers are found on animals that…

September 12, 2022 • Chris Anderson

Conservation

Are North American Wolves Endangered?

Are North American wolves endangered? Yes, they are. While gray wolves were delisted in 2020, they were reinstated in February 2022. A court vacated the delisting and put…

September 9, 2022 • Chris Anderson

Conservation

Dogs Help With Habitat Conservation

How do dogs assist with habitat conservation and restoration? The largest threat to wildlife habitats worldwide is the fragmentation of vast landscapes caused by human expansion. As these…

September 7, 2022 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Carnivores

What Wild Cats Live In North America?

North America is home to six species of wild cat. However, only one of the six is labeled a big cat, and only three have large populations.1 These…

September 5, 2022 • Chris Anderson

Conservation

Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Are At Risk From Climate Change

One of the smallest sea turtles is the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. They are only about 2-2.5 feet long and weigh up to 100 pounds. Their name comes…

September 2, 2022 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Misunderstood Mesos

Misunderstood Mesos: North American River Otter

Before the European settlement of North America, river otters inhabited every waterway on the continent. The traditional abundance of this mesopredator and the subsequent drastic reduction in population…

August 31, 2022 • Wolf Education & Research Center

Canines

Red Foxes Are Very Resourceful

Red foxes have a reputation for being resourceful. It’s what has allowed them to thrive in all sorts of environments, even when humans have taken over. They are…

August 29, 2022 • Chris Anderson

Conservation

New Technology Helps Reduce Bycatch

We’ve spoken before about aquatic species that are often affected by fishing activities because they’re caught up in nets when they’re not the species fishermen want to catch.…

August 26, 2022 • Chris Anderson