“A dog is most happy when it feels it has a leader, it stems back to their wolf ancestry, didn’t you know?” I’m going to go out on a limb here and potentially upset a lot of hard nosed dog owners, but I’m actually going to completely oppose that myth. You see, there’s a problem with […]
If you’re a wolfdog owner in a rural area, and some of your neighbors happen to be livestock owners, there’s a good chance you’ve heard whispers and rumors that your wolfdog will escape one day and kill their cattle, sheep, goats, horses or any other farmyard critter that’s alive. Why do they automatically assume this? […]
According to Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources, this lanky 3-year-old female is F1737. Eastern wolves, recently renamed “Algonquin wolves”, were previously considered a subspecies of the gray wolf. Recent genomic research, however, tells us these rare wolves represent a distinct species more similar to the red wolf. Eastern wolves are classified as a “threatened” species. […]
The ancestor of every domestic canine is the Wolf. Yes, even that tiny Chihuahua that fits in your pocket is a direct descendant of Canis lupus. Indeed, it is a specimen that draws great curiosity and awe. The wolf is regarded as a spiritual symbol, an apex predator and, overall, a majestic beauty. Wolves have […]
Wolf Haven’s annual fall fundraiser and annual meeting, Wolves & Wine offers guests and supporters an opportunity to share their passion for wolves and our mission: To conserve and protect wolves and their habitat. This evening of fun offers both silent and live auctions, beer and wine tastings, plentiful hors d’oeuvres and a chance to […]
Enjoy the squeaky howls from this wolf pup living in Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota! (Sound on!) Participating in a howl is critical in a wolf pup’s development. Pups might first begin to squeak out un-solicited howls at just a couple of weeks old. But once their ears open and hearing improves at around one […]
Beyond their ecological importance as critical keystone predators, wolves are also really patient, generous, and loving dads. Feat. red wolves Jack and his son from 2018.
In March, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) formally announced its plan to remove federal Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states. Wolves once ranged across most of North America, a vital part of many varied ecosystems. But an unremitting slaughter by humans brought wolves to the brink of […]
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