Wolves are magnificent carnivores who are also highly controversial in some circles. While much is known about many aspects of their behavior, in renowned wolf expert Dr. L. David Mech's new highly ...

New research broadens our understanding of how gray wolves interact with and influence aquatic habitats. On Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, gray wolves have been observed engaging in an unusual ...

Wildlife conservation can look misleadingly straightforward, but as Oregon's Rogue Valley Times reported, restoring nature's balance can be unpredictable. Rogue Valley is in southwest Oregon and is ...

A female wolf figured out how to pull a crab trap from the ocean onto shore to fetch a tasty treat. Scientists debate whether the behavior represents tool use, or if the animal needed to have modified ...

University of Montana researchers have shown that people can feel more negative toward wolves when reminded of their ...

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Recent studies found that attitudes toward wolves became more polarized when people’s political identities were activated.

Gray wolf pups are born nearly helpless: blind, deaf and lacking the acute sense of smell of their elders. They usually remain in the safe confines of their den until they are at least three weeks old ...

Wolves, with their powerful presence and keen hunting instincts, have long fascinated humans. Standing up to six feet tall and weighing between 66 to 180 pounds, the gray wolf is a formidable predator ...