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A Unique Evolution

Posted on June 30, 2019

For most observers, the black wolves that roam Yellowstone National Park are animals to be admired as symbols of power and beauty, and appreciated for their role in maintaining the natural balance in the environment. For UCLA evolutionary biology professor … read more

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Wolf poaching affects recreation in ORtinyurl.com/tdpn27d4Groups in Oregon are warning wolf poaching poses a threat, not just to the creatures targeted but to people who enjoy the outdoors.Poaching was a big issue in 2023 and again this year, especially through poisoning.Bethany Cotton, conservation director for nonprofit conservation organization Cascadia Wildlands, said the wolf population did not grow in 2023 for the first time since the species returned to the state and a high rate of deaths has continued in 2024, largely caused by humans.In May, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife started warning recreationists to keep their dogs on leashes because of potential exposure to poisoning meant to illegally kill wolves.Cotton noted she decided against visiting eastern Oregon because of it."I have two rescue dogs, and I was invited to some friends' property out there and to spend some time out there this summer and I chose not to go," Cotton recounted. "Because it's too high a risk to go camp or hike in that part of the state right now knowing that this is happening."Cotton acknowledged the investigation into a wolf's death takes time but poisonings are indiscriminate. In February, a poisoned cow carcass in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area killed three wolves, two golden eagles, a mountain lion and a coyote. The poaching led to the Department of Fish and Wildlife's May warning. The wolf count was 178 at the end of 2023. ... See MoreSee Less

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Groups in Oregon are warning wolf poaching poses a threat, not just to the creatures targeted but to people who enjoy the outdoors. Poaching was a big issue in 2023 and again this year, especially through poiso...

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IKAL (m2915)Born at the Wolf Conservation Center on April 22, 2024, Ikal is the youngest member of his family. His five siblings were cross-fostered into a wild wolf pack in new Mexico but Ikal stayed behind. He's a joy (and a slight nuisance!) for his parents and older brothers!A 5 month kiddo and Wolfwatcher is glad to see.What a cutie and glad to meet you Ikal.Photo: nywolf.org ... See MoreSee Less

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