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Plants & Animals Apr 11, 2025

'Internet of nature' helps researchers explore the web of life

A novel paper led by Dr. Ulrich Brose of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena is widening the understanding of how species interact within ecosystems via ...

Ecology Apr 10, 2025

Can we really resurrect extinct animals, or are we just creating hi-tech lookalikes?

From dire wolves to woolly mammoths, the idea of resurrecting extinct species has captured the public imagination. Colossal Biosciences, the Dallas-based biotech company leading the charge, has made headlines for ambitious ...

Plants & Animals Apr 9, 2025

'Return' of the dire wolf is an impressive feat of genetic engineering, not a reversal of extinction

Dallas-based biotech company Colossal has announced the birth of three pups bearing the DNA signatures of dire wolves, an iconic predator last seen roaming North America over 10,000 years ago.

Plants & Animals Apr 8, 2025

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims to bring back lost species.

Plants & Animals Apr 4, 2025

California announces plans to relax protections for wolves as population grows

In the latest sign that wolves are continuing to make a comeback across California after being hunted out of existence for nearly a century, state wildlife officials have announced that population numbers have increased enough ...

Plants & Animals Apr 3, 2025

Prey size plays surprising role in competition among wolves, bears and cougars

New research from the University of Minnesota upends long-held understanding about how wolves, bears and cougars—three of Yellowstone National Park's most iconic carnivores—compete for prey.

Veterinary medicine Mar 27, 2025

Humans are bad at reading dogs' emotions—but we can learn to do better

A lot of dog owners believe that they can tell what their dogs are feeling. They believe that they can assess their dog's emotions no matter the context.

Ecology Mar 27, 2025

Colorado's wolves expand their territory

Colorado's collared gray wolves continue to roam the state's northwest corner and central mountains as wildlife officials wait and watch for signs new pups might be born this spring.

Ecology Mar 21, 2025

Unlikely wolf pair sparks row in rural France

A rare discovery in France of a pair of wolves, each from a distinct genetic background, has excited animal lovers demanding their protection and objections from farmers eager to protect livestock.

Plants & Animals Mar 21, 2025

Endangered apex predator found dead in Oregon, officials say: $30.5K reward offered

An endangered gray wolf was found illegally killed in Oregon, wildlife officials said.

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