In February 2009 I wrote excitedly that one of Yellowstone’s wolves had, according to her tracking collar, made her way through five states and finally into Colorado. I began dreaming of someday seeing wolves reestablished in Rocky Mountain National Park. Of course, I should have known better. Today I learned the wandering wolf was found … Continue reading Colorado wolf count back to zero
Those interested in gray wolves in the western U.S. will enjoy a new program on National Geographic’s Wild channel. The Expedition Wild episode “Inside the Wolf Pack” offers a look at Yellowstone’s wolves, how they were reintroduced to the park, and how they are faring today. One interesting segment explains how the wolves are helping … Continue reading NatGeo revisits Yellowstone wolves
Restoring wolves to Yellowstone National Park has brought an unexpected benefit — wetlands. When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone in 1995, naturalists hoped to get more wolves. And they did. The number of wolves grew from the original 66 to an estimated 1,700 today. But what no one anticipated was that the wolves would, in … Continue reading Western wolves mean water
I just received an email from Defenders of Wildlife, although I am not a member. It states, in part: As a result of a lawsuit brought in federal court by Defenders of Wildlife and other conservation groups, wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies are again protected under the Endangered Species Act. A federal … Continue reading Great news for wolves
I found this post lurking among my drafts. It was originally written April 24. I don’t know why I didn’t publish it then: The Anchorage Daily News reported last month that two collared wolves had been killed in Alaska — knowingly, it seems. Ah, those crazy Alaskan hunters, getting carried away with their sport again. Don’t … Continue reading Collar? I dint see no stinkin’ collar
Discovery Communications, parent company of the Discovery Channel and TLC, has announced a new program, “Sarah Palin’s Alaska.” Yes, that Sarah Palin. What a huge disappointment. I love this company’s magnificent nature programming, and with a new HDTV, I’ve been looking forward more than ever to their shows. Few places in the world offer more … Continue reading Discovery dances with the devil
