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WOLF MOON OVER YELLOWSTONE
The Story of a Wolf and Its Prey
Text and photos by Betsy Downey
Wolf watchers in Yellowstone National Park are used to seeing members of the Lamar Valley's Druid Peak pack, which because of the location of their den, are the most visible wolves in the park. Yet, on September 25-26, 2004, it was
several of the Geode Creek pack that provided a major roadside attraction at Floating Island Lake about 15 miles from Mammoth, Wyoming, on the MammothÐTower road.
State of the Wolf Project: Findings from the 2003 Wisconsin Survey
by Kevin Schanning and Jennifer Vazquez
As original inhabitants of Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin, gray wolves faced near extermination with the influx of European settlers in the 1800s. Steeped in European folktales of werewolves and other anti-wolf mythologies, the settlers' misconceptions and negative attitudes extended beyond viewing wolves as competition for food. These cultural biases were devastating to wolf populations, as poisoning and other forms of persecution wiped out wolves in all of Wisconsin and Michigan (except Isle Royale) and nearly all of Minnesota-save along the Minnesota-Canada border-by the 1960s.
Fortunately, however, people's perceptions of the wolf evolved over time, and efforts were made in the 1960s and 1970s in all three states to protect the wolf.
How does the Mexican wolf differ from other wolf subspecies?
by Walter Medwid
Our sights are set on America's Southwest. With increasing intensity, we are preparing for the International Wolf Center's fourth international wolf conference scheduled for October 1-4, 2005, in colorado Springs, colorado.
The conference will bring together several hundred scientists, federal and state wildlife agency representatives, wolf proponents and antagonists, educators, legislative leaders and media representatives. We have put out a call for presentations, and we are scheduling panels and presentations, contacting partners, making arrangements with the conference hotel and seeking funding to help underwrite the event.
Time for a Checkup
by Lori Schmidt, Wolf Curator, International Wolf Center
When managing captive wolves, the ability to deliver proper medical care is critical. Daily exams are done for physical abnormalities, but to do an in-depth inspection and draw blood requires that the wolves be drugged and taken to the wolf lab's exam table for a checkup. These exams are conducted once every three years or when an animal's condition warrants a more thorough exam.
WOLVES IN LATVIA
Fairy Tale Menace or Servant of God?
by Neil Hutt
There was once a time in Latvia when people revered the wolf and honored it as a servant of God. Many old Latvian folk songs refer to the wolf as God's dog, and
according to ancient lore, the wolf's haunting howl is a prayer. Thus, people believed that wolves should not be persecuted or hunted. Lone travelers in the forest had incantations ready to persuade a wolf encountered on the path to leave and go on its way. Other reliable recitations allowed people to avoid wolves while traveling in wild places.
WOLVES IN FRANCE
The Trouble with Wolves: The Wolf War in France
by Neil Hutt
Under a government-sponsored hunt, authorized in July 2004, an 18-month-old female wolf was killed on October 21, 2004, in southeastern France. The following week agents of the National Office for Hunting and Wildlife (ONCFS)
shot a 2-year-old male wolf. A pack of three had recently settled in the area. It is not known whether the male wolf shot was the breeding male. Many environmentalist and animal protection groups are outraged, while farmers and livestock owners claim the official wolf cull, which allows the killing of up to four wolves, does not go far enough.
WOLVES IN IRAN
New Hope for Wolves in Iran
by Neil Hutt
The Jungle Book, Kipling's timeless tale of a human child nurtured by wolves, takes place in India, not in Iran. But young Mowgli's protector is Canis lupus
pallipes, also known as the Indian wolf, the Middle Eastern wolf and theAsiatic wolf. This is the subspecies of wolf in Iran.
The Treasures of the Tundra
by Patricia Meyer
Apiercing yell woke us from our early morning dreams and propelled us from our bunks to the window overlooking the tundra. We were rewarded by a close view of one of the many treasures of the tundra, a handsome grizzly, no doubt attracted by the tempting aroma of breakfast. Alan Rebane, the lodge owner, did his
best to persuade the grizzly to leave, but after many futile attempts, he resorted to popping the bear with a stinging but harmless rubber bullet.
I was sad to see the frightened carnivore sprint off into the distance, but I was learning that life on the tundra is tough-for all the animals.
Wolves Mean Different Things to Different People
by Jay Hutchinson
Fact: Fourteen Canadian wolves were successfully introduced into Yellowstone National Park in March 1995, and another 17 in spring 1996. As of late 2004 15 packs containing at least 170 wolves inhabited the park.
While biologists ardently study the wolves, and conservationists rejoice over this event, and while visitors come enthralled to watch the mythical predator in its original domain, many people bordering the park violently disagree with the restoration.
A Journey Through the Seasons
Do you like the cool, crisp breeze of a fall day when the leaves are vibrant with colors? Or do you prefer the warm sun of an endless summer day? Many people have a favorite season. We also have different activities depending on the
season. Some days you wear a heavy coat outside, while other days
you don't wear any coat at all! Have you ever wondered how wolves
change with the different seasons? While you are reading along,
compare a wolf's activity to how your life changes with the seasons.
New Challenges for Wolf Advocates
by Steve Grooms
A recent front-page newspaper story carried the headline: "Big, bad reputation for Wisconsin wolves." It described unhappiness in northern Wisconsin about wolf depredation, although managers and angry citizens disagree on how serious the problem is.
The article was surprising because wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have made headlines in recent years by doing well as they recovered from near extinction. Wolves, previously newsworthy for positive reasons, now are attracting negative media attention.
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