Category: wolf

Groups Challenge Wolf Delisting, Point to Lack of Scientific Evidence

CHEYENNE, Wyoming. — Western wolf advocates have filed official notice of their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its decision to strip gray wolves of federal protections. Kelly Nokes, attorney for the Western Environmental Law Center said wolves do not even inhabit 20% of their historic range, which is not true recovery under the Endangered Species Act, and […]

Slovak hunting quota for wolves increases

Because of their place at the top of the food chain, large predators are crucial to the functioning and structure of ecosystems. Research focusing on tropical cascades clearly shows that the unjustified removing of predators can lead to a cascade of problems. This includes changes in populations of other species, how disease outbreaks behave in ecosystems as […]

Your career for our future – An international Masters Degree Programme in Austria

The demand for highly-skilled conservation experts is growing. The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences developed an international Masters Degree Programme ‘Management of Conservation Areas‘ which promotes biodiversity conservation and regional sustainable development in Europe and worldwide. This goal of this program is to educate and train (future) managers of conservation areas. Graduates work as managers of […]

Will bears resettle in Białowieża Forest?

🙋‍♀️ #wolfdoguk #officialwolfdog #wolf The Białowieża Forest is likely the most well-known old growth forests of Poland, famous for its ancient trees and vibrant wildlife. Located at the border between Poland and Belarus, it provides a refuge for many animals. Over the past decades, characteristic species have disappeared, but people have brought back some through […]

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