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State Management Plans, a Primer
by Jess Edberg
Developing a solid understanding of management terminology and the current status of
the numerous wolf populations in the contiguous United States can help increase the
effectiveness of what are sometimes contentious conversations.
Should Wolves be Delisted from the Endangered Species List?
Pro: Carter Niemeyer
Con: Collette Adkins Giese
Removing wolves from the federal Endangered Species List ("delisting") remains
controversial. In this feature, two experts explore different sides-the pro and the
con-of this growing controversy.
Werewolves Loom Large in History and Fiction
by Tracy O'Connell
From the earliest times to the present day, werewolves have stirred a fascination
that transcends time. Today this fascination occurs in various pop culture genres
such as horror, science fiction, paranormal and even romance.
by Mary Ortiz
As many of you know, the International Wolf Center celebrated its 25th anniversary in
2010. Guided by the founding vision of renowned wolf expert Dr. L. David Mech and
many dedicated staff, board and volunteers, the Center has grown to become a leading
advocate for teaching the world about wolves. Today the International Wolf Center
serves thousands of visitors through its ambassador wolves, exhibits, distance learning
and other education and outreach programs.
Rank Order as a Captive Management Dilemma
by Lori Schmidt, Wolf Curator, International Wolf Center
As summer approaches, it is time to reflect on the pack dynamics displayed during the
winter of 2010-11. Winter is generally filled with more intensity, dominance and rank
-order disputes than any other time of year. While a wild pack of wolves may consist
of parents and previous offspring, the Center’s captive management of non-related
pack members means dominance rank-order disputes are more likely to occur.
Agree to Defer? Wolves in Bulgaria
by Chris Senior
The faces around the table are tense, and body language reveals the participants'
discomfort. Discussion is heated, but just when agreement seems close, compromise
slips away and argument resumes. And what is the subject of all the wrangling? The
future of the wolf. No surprises there!
Dogs and Wolves Star in These Two Children's Books
by Nancy jo Tubbs
Wolves live out a year in the pack in the lovely counting book, One Wolf Howls, by
author Scotti Cohn and illustrator Susan Detwiler. Adults won’t tire of the lush
artwork while reading to a toddler who is just learning one, two, three and perhaps
taking in the message that wolves aren’t usually to be feared.
Wolf Observation at Disappointment Lake
by Michael Ruzich
On the morning of December 27, 1999, my dog Heiko, a lean, 100-pound (45.5 kg) German
shepherd, and I left the public landing on Snowbank Lake, each pulling about 50 pounds
(22.7 kg) on sleds. With temperatures just above zero under near cloudless skies,
Heiko and I were mid-channel on Disappointment Lake. We were at the half-way point
on the lake when from around a peninsula about 200 meters (218.7 yards) away
approaching from the southeast came a pack of eight wolves. They ranged in color from
light silver-gray to black and were playfully cavorting with each other on the ice.
Conservation Easements Offer Attractive Alternative to Land Purchases
by Nancy Gibson
The wolf crossed a major highway near Duluth, Minnesota, and lingered just beyond the
road all too comfortable skirting the edge of civilization. I had heart pangs wondering
if and when the wolf would get hit or shot or starve to death. This wolf demonstrates
that growing populations of wolves are squeezing into tighter territories, risking
encounters with humans.
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