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How Many Ways Can You Count Wolves?

November 10, 2022November 9, 2022 Lauren Otolski 0 Comments endangered species, wildlife conservation, wolves

Although radio-collaring is often used to monitor wolf populations, scientists are turning their attention towards methods that do not require live-capture of animals. What are some of these options, and how do they stack up against radio-collaring?

Animal behavior Case Studies Ecosystems Environmental Science

Large Carnivores on the Rise

July 13, 2020February 9, 2021 Elisabeth Lang 0 Comments animal behavior, humans and wildlife, wolves

Many large carnivores have been increasing in number along with people, which could lead to more conflicts between the carnivores and people. Wolves in particular are starting to make a comeback after their population sizes were reduced due to hunting and loss of prey. It is important to bring wolves back because they play an important role in maintaining the balance of an ecosystem by controlling the population size of their prey. Their reintroduction and increasing population sizes have led to research to figure out how wolves and people can live peacefully together.