Some animals matter so much to their ecosystems that losing them is like removing the keystone from an arch—the entire ...

The return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park long has been credited with replenishing its wetlands and spurring the beneficial rerouting of streams — an ecological boon for the crown jewel of the ...

The Indian wolf could be far more endangered than previously recognized, say first scientists to sequence its genome Indian wolves could represent the most ancient surviving lineage of wolves The ...

Wolves had long been extinct in parts of Central Europe. Thanks to strict regulations to protect species, in recent decades they have become more widespread again. This brings new challenges: in many ...

In the novel, wolves are praised by the Mongolians for their teamwork, competitive spirit and for maintaining the ecological equilibrium of the prairie. Through the words of the leader in the ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...