Smithsonian Magazine

Nearly Half of Italy’s Wolves Are Part Dog Now, Thanks to Hybridization. Is That a Threat to the Species?

Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves ...
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The Endangered Wolf With a Sweet Tooth Scientists Didn’t Expect

Ethiopian wolf, Canis simensis, in the nature. Bale Mountains NP, Ethiopia. Rare endemic animal portrait Africa. Wildlife nature from Ethiopia. Orange jackal fox, sunny day. Ethiopian wolf.© Ondrej ...
Chicago Tribune

The ‘return’ of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn

As the Trump administration slashes funding for health, energy and climate research, there’s one science the administration is promoting: de-extinction. Earlier this month, a biotechnology company ...
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The Endangered Wolf With a Sweet Tooth Scientists Didn’t Expect

Ethiopian wolves have been discovered to enjoy the sweet nectar of local plants. It’s believed that these apex predators function as pollinators, a role previously undocumented in large carnivores.