Wolves : Science World Report

Aug 05, 2016 06:35 AM EDT

Alaska: Feds Implement New Predator Control Rule Except Wolves Hunting

Feds wildlife officials are implementing a new rule that prohibits predator control on national wildlife refuges in more than 73 million acres of land of Alaska.

Feb 08, 2016 03:09 PM EST

Wolf Species Have a Howling 'Dialect': How These Canines Communicate

Wolf species apparently have "language" dialects just like humans. Researchers have found that wolves have howling dialects.

Sep 03, 2015 09:49 AM EDT

Dog's Origins are in Ancient Hybridization: How Man's Best Friend Evolved

Scientists have taken a closer look at the evolutionary history of the domestic dog and have found that ancient hybridization was key to the origins of the dog.

Aug 25, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

California Welcomes the First Wild Wolf Pack in 90 Years

For the first time in years, northern California has its very own wolf pack. Researchers have spotted seven wolves in southern Siskiyou County this month, which shows that the wolf population may be rebounding.

Jul 31, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

DNA Evidence Shows 'Golden Jackals' Are Really 'Golden Wolves'

New findings published in the journal Current Biology show that East Africa's "golden jackal's" are actually "golden wolves." This doglike species that was thought to populate parts of East Africa and Eurasia is not just one but two species, according to researchers.

Jun 22, 2015 01:48 PM EDT

Monkeys May Have 'Pet' Wolves: Geladas Help Canines Hunt

Could monkeys have "pet" wolves? Scientists have taken a closer look at the relationship between Ethiopian wolves and gelada monkeys and have found that even though the monkeys are prey, the wolves don't attack them.

May 22, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

Dogs Became Man's Best Friend Far Earlier Than Previously Thought

Our connection with dogs may go back as much as 27,000 to 40,000 years. Scientists have uncovered an ancient Taimyr wolf bone that reveals a bit more about our relationship with our canine companions.

Apr 22, 2015 07:05 AM EDT

Tolerant Dogs and Aggressive Wolves: Scientists Debunk the Myth

Scientists have long assumed that humans preferred particularly tolerant animals for breeding. Now, though, researchers have found that this may not be the case.

Apr 21, 2015 11:32 AM EDT

The Wolves on Isle Royale are Disappearing: Only Three Remain After This Winter

Only three wolves remain in Isle Royal National Park. Researchers conducted their annual Winter Study in the park and have found that the group of wolves is at an unprecedented low, showing a sharp decline from the nine wolves seen last winter.

Mar 09, 2015 12:44 PM EDT

'Man's Best Friend' May Have Been Domesticated Sooner Than We Thought

Dogs have earned the phrase "man's best friend" for quite some time. They've believed to have been domesticated since 15,000 years ago, evolving from wolves just about when humans were making their first settlements.

Jan 20, 2015 11:12 AM EST

Man's Best Friend Learned Its Doggy Social Skills from Wolves

Dogs are man's best friend, but have you ever wondered why they cooperate so well? Scientists have examined the origins of this dog-human relationship and have found that it stems from wolf behavior.

Jun 16, 2014 09:22 AM EDT