The wolf has been given a bad rap through-out western culture. The visual arts and literature has played an active role in perpetuating this fear and hate of wolves. We are all familiar with 'The big Bad Wolf' and 'The three Little Pigs' as examples of children's books written about wild wolves for the purpose …
North Woods Living, Tips for ‘Coexisting with Your Wild Neighbors’
Living in the north woods near wild animals can be a wonderful experience. There is nothing that can match sighting a bobcat with kits, a doe with a new fawn, snowy owls, bear, swans, and porcupines. Â If you have chosen to live in a north woods rural area, here are a few tips for living …
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The Film Society and Minnesota Made Presents ‘Medicine of the Wolf’ at the Minneapolis Convention Center, September 10, 2015
The following is what Dr. Jane Goodall has to say about the film 'Medicine of the Wolf' "The sound of wolves howling under the stars is for me one of the most haunting and beautiful of nature’s voices. Native Americans revered wolves for their wildness, courage, and loyalty.  Today science respects them for the important role …
Jill Fritz: Captive hunts increase CWD concerns
 Sounding the alarm against captive breeding farms used for canned hunts can spread fatal diseases. Jill Fritz: Captive hunts increase CWD concerns Lansing state Journal August 14, 2015 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been sounding the alarm over new cases of chronic wasting disease that were found in three free-ranging deer in the state …
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Inclination to illegally kill wolves persists in Wisconsin, study finds
Now that we know a wolf hunt does not solve age old hatreds of wolves the following question should be answered. What is the next step to increase tolerance of Wisconsin's wild wolves? The following is from Nelson Institute on Environmental Studies UW-Madison Inclination to illegally kill wolves persists in Wisconsin, study finds August 7, 2015 …
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Compassionate Conservation
When I think of compassionate conservation several well known conservationists, scientists, and psychologists come to mind. On a scale one to ten Dr. Jane Goodall, Joy Adamson, Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, and Marc Bekoff Ph.D all rate in the top ten for their compassionate ideals and work regarding wild Animals.  I  believe that it is …
Compassion is the Catalyst for Change ‘RIP Cecil 2002 – 2015’
The brutal killing of a Cecil has caused the people of the world to come together in grief and suffering. In the few short weeks since cecil's death things have changed. Compssaion is the catalyst for change. There is hope.
Gray Wolf Educator Guide Created by National Geographic in Partnership with Living With Wolves: Now Available in the Midwest
Our friends over at Living With Wolves in partnership with National Geographic have put together a Gray Wolf Educator Guide for use in Schools. Why teach about wolves? The purpose of this guide is to provide educators of students from kindergarten to high school with activities that will enrich students' understanding about the gray wolf of North America. …
Death of Cecil, Will Mankind Get the Bigger Picture Before it’s too Late?
Cecil was never a trophy to be mounted on a wall. Cecil was the head of a pride of lions living in Africa. Lions live in extended family groups called a pride. Wild wolves live in large extended families called packs. Wolves and lions are large carnivores. Mankind needs both of these large carnivores to …
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