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Wolves
A carnivore related to the jackal and domestic dog, two species of wolves are recognized. One is C. lupus, the gray or timber wolf, which was once widely distributed in North America, Europe, and Asia. The other is Canis lupus rufus, the red wolf, which now only occurs in northeastern North Carolina and on St. Vincent's Island off the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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In what climate do wolves live?
they usually live in cold...hey just kidding...i'm not a wolf,,why don't you ask a wolf instead.
Yes, it is a great conductor of heat and it's really cheap.
Wolves hunt at midnight but they usually hunt in the very early mornings(2 am).
Does canine rabies vaccine protect wolf hybrids?
That is a wide-spread debate.
However, it can be argued that on the genetic level, wolves and dogs are essentially the same and so it makes no sense that the vaccine would not be effective. Also, domestic dogs are descended from wolves, so that makes sense too. BUT! That's just one side of things.
I own a wolf hybrid and he's received all the same vaccinations as my domestic dogs and has had no more severe a health complication that the average domestic dog. Therefore, I would submit that his vaccinations have been just as effective.
Yes. The Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) is native from Mexico, and other species such as the Great Plains wolf (Canis lupus nubilus) can be found at certain areas in northern Mexico.
Do any wolves live in Antarctica?
There are no wolves in Austalia, but there are wild dogs related to wolves
Are there any wolves in Vietnam?
Not as you would know wolves in Europe or central Asia. There are lots of feral dogs, and proper wild dingoes in remote areas.
What are the pros of wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone?
Pros about wolves being reintroduced:
- Wolves are endangered, and reintroduction will help them survive.
- Reintroduction of wolves will help keep deer and other wildlife populations in balance.
- Wolves are part of the world's biodiverstiry and should be encouraged to exist in their native habitats.
- Reaches is being conducted to determine the best habitat for wolves.
- Recently 30 gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Nation Park in Wyoming
- A thriving wolf population on Isle Royale National Park, Michigan worldwide gray wolves are returning to due to researches public education efforts.
Cons about wolves being reintroduced:
- Wolves are a threat to livestock populations.
- Wolves can overhunt large animals such as deer and caribou.
- Wolf reintroduction is costly, and the government can spend the money on better ways.
- This century people worldwide believed wolves should be hunted and killed because wolves were killing cattle and deer.
- Wolf populations were the lowest in Eurasia between the 1930's and 1960's
- In the 1950's wolves population were the lowest in North America.
How many wolves are in Oregon?
Currently there are four packs with a total of 23 Wolves. And one two and a half year old male that has traveled 300 miles from his pack to Southern Oregon
Are there wolves in California?
No, there are currently no wolves in California (excluding captive wolves / privately owned). There has been some talk of reintroducing wolves to california, something to do with agriculture. Historically there were wild wolves in California. But no wild wolves currently. I disagree with this answer, I recently saw a wolf in Colfax, CA
No, there are no wolves in Cyprus. I believe there used to be in the past.
What is the minimum age for working in Raleigh North Carolina?
According to what type of employment, teens as young as 14 years of age may be employed in North Carolina. See http://www.nclabor.com/wh/fact%20sheets/joint_state_fed.htm for details regarding different types of jobs and machinery restrictions.
Are there wolves in northern Virginia?
Although northern Virginia is heavily populated, it is not all that uncommon to hear of a wild animal sighting. Wolves, pumas, and bears have been sighted and photographed.
What kinds of wolves live in Yellowstone National Park?
Grey wolves and coyotes, which are considered to be a species of wolf
Sorry, but no if i disappoint but wolves don't live in good ol' Tennessee I'm from Middle Tennessee and know that wolves are being experimentally reintroduced to Smokey Mountain National Park.Also so you know i actually live in Middle TN I live in Chestnut Mound and also Bradford Creek.
Why are some people opposed to the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone?
Wolves are pack animals and expert hunters. When hunting, they will often pick the easiest target, such as the sick or injured in a herd. When farmers came, the easiest prey items were their livestock, and wolves were killed to protect them. Ranchers are worried for this reason.
Where are wolves found in the forest?
Where there is food. Wolves do not stay in one place for long, despite haveing established territories. Typically they'll be a good deal away from human establishments, but you'll still find one tempted by people who put dog food outside or leave trash cans open.
When was the gray wolf restored to Yellowstone?
The wolves were re-introduced to Yellowstone in 1995. They brought them there from Canada.
The initial group of wolves was 31 introduced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is now approximately 2,000 today. The species lives in only 2 percent of it's original territory. Their reintroduction has helped with overgrazing by elk and deer and allowing the natural growth to prosper. This is considered to one of the great conservation tasks of the 20th century.
Officially, there are no gray or Mexican wolves in Utah (6/09). However, dispersing wolves tend to be secretive in their habits and wanderings. The gray wolf trapped near Morgan, UT in 2002 did not advertise his presence. There is a good possibility that a very small number of dispersing wolves will travel into (and out of) Utah in 2009.
