Wolves Can Catch Yawning from One Another

Wolves Can Catch Yawning from One Another

Study finds wolves yawn when they see others of their kind do the same

Domestic Dogs Helped Humans Hunt Mammoths, Evidence Suggests

Domestic Dogs Helped Humans Hunt Mammoths, Evidence Suggests

Researcher believes domestic dogs explain the success of early modern humans

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 29th, 2014
Alaskan Wolves Might Be Granted Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

Alaskan Wolves Might Be Granted Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

These rare wolves are now threatened by logging activities in the areas that they inhabit

2,567 Wolves Killed in the US' Lower 48 States Since 2011 Until Now

2,567 Wolves Killed in the US' Lower 48 States Since 2011 Until Now

Conservationists ask that President Obama grants the species legal protection

Dog Cancer Traced Back to Ancient Pooch Living 11,000 Years Ago

Dog Cancer Traced Back to Ancient Pooch Living 11,000 Years Ago

The disease is very strange because it is highly contagious

Dogs and Wolves Shared Common Ancestor

Dogs and Wolves Shared Common Ancestor

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 15th, 2013
Dogs May Have Been Domesticated in Europe

Dogs May Have Been Domesticated in Europe

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Jessica Lange Wants Minnesota Governor to Suspend Upcoming Wolf Hunt

Jessica Lange Wants Minnesota Governor to Suspend Upcoming Wolf Hunt

The state’s new hunting season is scheduled to debut this coming November 9

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 23rd, 2013
Wolves Howl to Show How Much They Care About Other Members of the Pack

Wolves Howl to Show How Much They Care About Other Members of the Pack

Social relationships explain variations in howling behavior, researchers argue

Howls Alone Can Be Used to Identify Individual Wolves with 100% Accuracy

Howls Alone Can Be Used to Identify Individual Wolves with 100% Accuracy

New computer program can analyze, recognize the vocal signatures of grey wolves

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 10th, 2013
Llamas Enlisted to Fight Off Sheep-Killing Wolves in Sweden

Llamas Enlisted to Fight Off Sheep-Killing Wolves in Sweden

Wolves threaten the livelihoods of Swedish farmers, llamas are expected to chase them away

79-Year-Old Wolfman Lets Wolves Eat from His Mouth

79-Year-Old Wolfman Lets Wolves Eat from His Mouth

Werner Freund says the animals only obey him because he behaves like an alpha male

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 7th, 2013
Thousands of Wolf Attacks Force Russia to Enter a State of Emergency

Thousands of Wolf Attacks Force Russia to Enter a State of Emergency

Authorities are readying helicopters and ammo, wish to kill about 3,000 of these animals

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 4th, 2012
Update: The Wolf Pack Feeding on Cattle in Washington Was Killed

Update: The Wolf Pack Feeding on Cattle in Washington Was Killed

The six animals were tracked down and shot from a helicopter

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 3rd, 2012
Wolf Sanctuary Faces Eviction After 25 Years of Activity

Wolf Sanctuary Faces Eviction After 25 Years of Activity

The animals here are recovering after suffering various abuses, have nowhere to go

Pack of Wolves Gets the Death Sentence from Washington State Authorities

Pack of Wolves Gets the Death Sentence from Washington State Authorities

The animals are guilty of feeding on cattle grazing on public land

Couple Spends Six Years Living Amongst Wolves

Couple Spends Six Years Living Amongst Wolves

The two quit the benefits of electricity and running water, called a tent their home

 
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