Should there be genetic rescue (outside wolves brought in)- For many years the wolves and moose of Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior have shown that wolves do not […]
Bad year for Florida Panther deaths
2012 was a record year for Florida panther deaths- Twenty-six of the rare Florida panther were killed this year, a record, though one that should be set in perspective — […]
Controversial wolf hunt over, Sweden now wants to import wolves
Purpose of import is not due to excessive wolf mortality during the hunt. It is lack of genetic diversity- Sweden wants to import 20 genetically diverse wolves over the next […]
Inbreeding taking toll on the wolves of Isle Royale
Crippling effects of inbreeding show the problem with natural wolf recovery based on a few wolves- A fair number of people think that wolf restoration should be “natural,” — based […]