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Dogs Can Help Identify Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Nests

One sea turtle species, the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) has experienced a massive decline in population since the 1940s and efforts are now underway to preserve…

March 9, 2022 Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

Dogs Are Able to Detect Blunt-Nosed Leopard Lizards

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…

March 2, 2022 Wolf Education & Research Center

Conservation

Crab-Eating Foxes Are Very Adaptable

The Crab-Eating Fox, which is also known as the Savanna Fox or Crab-Eating Dog, can be found in Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.1&2 They are 24-28 inches long,…

February 21, 2022 Chris Anderson

Canines

Check out the Common Raccoon Dog!

Have you heard of the Common Raccoon Dog? This is an animal that looks a lot like a raccoon but is actually a canid.1 They are native to…

January 31, 2022 Chris Anderson

Conservation

How do dogs help with greater sage grouse conservation?

One of the most iconic ground-dwelling birds of the West is the greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). Once common across most of the western prairies, sage grouse populations…

January 9, 2022 Wolf Education & Research Center

Canines

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Does your dog start to shake when you pull your coat on and grab your keys? Does he howl as soon as you turn the lock and head toward…

September 13, 2021 Chris Anderson

Canines

Why Flea Prevention is Important

Fleas are annoying for both you and your dog. This is why it’s essential to take the threat of fleas seriously and make sure you have preventative measures…

September 6, 2021 Chris Anderson

Conservation

How do dogs help with Eurasian oystercatcher conservation?

Coastal wetlands are important habitats for many bird species. Additionally, these marshes filter sediment from waterways and absorb floodwaters, both of which are major benefits to humans living…

September 2, 2021 Wolf Education & Research Center