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Lower Falls in Yellowstone
Do wolf reintroduction programs restore ecosystems? It's not that simple, researchers say

By Julia Clarke Published

A new 20-year study reveals that Yellowstone's ecosystem has not yet returned to its natural state

Nature & Wildlife
A wolf snarling in the snow
"We’re incredibly disappointed" – warm weather halts Isle Royale wolf and moose count for first time in 65 years

By Julia Clarke Published

The research project is the longest-running study on predator/prey populations in the world

Nature & Wildlife
European Gray Wolf, Canis lupus lupus
Court gives greenlight to paintballing pesky wolves in a Dutch national park

By Dave Golder Published

As the wolves become bolder they put hikers and cyclists at risk, but is shooting paintball pellets at them the best solution?

Nature & Wildlife
what to do if you encounter a wolf: gray wolf
What to do if you encounter a wolf on the trail: safety guide

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Knowing what to do if you encounter a wolf will keep you – and these until-recently endangered creatures – protected and safe on wild adventures

Wildlife Safety
Five gray wolves were released in an effort to create a self-sustaining wolf population in the state
“The howl of wolves officially returns to Colorado" – watch as first wolves in over 80 years are released into the wild

By Julia Clarke Published

Five gray wolves were released in an effort to create a self-sustaining wolf population in the state

Nature & Wildlife
Wolf on trail
Colorado moves forward with gray wolf reintroduction

By Julia Clarke Published

The United States District Court has declined to issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting the release of wolves

Nature & Wildlife
Wolf on trail
"Use extreme caution": hikers warned after reports of stalking by pack of wolves

By Julia Clarke Published

The pack of nine wolves exhibited stalking behavior towards dogs

Wildlife Encounters
Grizzly bear at Banff National Park, Canada
Two hikers and dog killed by grizzly bear in Canada – how to keep yourself safe

By Cat Ellis Published

The "inseparable" couple were killed in a rare attack on Friday night

Wildlife Safety
Wolf on trail
Watch Yellowstone wolves bring “toys” to their pups

By Julia Clarke Published

Scientists observe surprisingly “human” behavior among the wolf population at Yellowstone

Nature & Wildlife
Black wolf at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Yellowstone tourist rips off shirt and chases wolf through Lamar Valley

By Cat Ellis Published

Harassing wildlife is a federal crime, and this could be the same man seen chasing bears earlier this year

Wildlife Encounters
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