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An animals is the smartest carnivores in North America. This are like dogs and lions because they live in packs like lions and are playful like dogs. The grey wolf is the top of the food chain. Wolves live in pack, unlike most animals so, this is one of the reasons why it is the smartest North American carnivores and it makes it easier to hunt. Wolf are very strong animals and are in the dog family. The strength of grey wolves is why it doesn’t have many predators. Large cat like mountain…

Spiders are the type of bug that a lot of the human population are afraid of. The wolf spider in particular is a type of spider’s species and it’s an interesting spider to learn about, that is why I researched it. Wolf spiders have different names like ground spiders or hunting spider. Wolf spiders are a part of the lycosidae family (family of spiders). A wolf spider’s behavior normally mimics a wolf. They normally live in Europe and North America with 150 known species in North America and 50…

The topic of this research paper is about black bears. I chose black bears because a couple of weeks ago. I got the opportunity to go to a man’s house and see his pet black bear. His bear is roughly 400 pounds. He has had her for 21 years, and got her when she was a cub. How he got her was, he works on the railroad. One day someone over there and had her and he said to the man ,“Do you have a permit for her, if you don’t you need one in the state of Indiana. I’ll be right here tomorrow if you…

Have you ever wondered when dogs started being by our sides? They have been by our sides for thousands of years ago. Dogs have changed a lot over the years. They changed from wolves to a man's best friend. The relationship between dogs and humans has changed over time because wolves became dogs and dogs became pets. A long time ago dogs had been wolves and they were ferocious. They were human and animal killers. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, humans regarded wolves wary of…

Where Have the Grey Wolves Gone There are a multitude of animals that are on Missouri’s endanger list, one of them being the grey wolf. The grey wolf is akin to the coyotes in the area, but more robust and larger in stature. The wolf has been on the endangered species list since 1976. The paper will discuss history of the grey wolves into becoming an endangered species, their habitat, life cycle, and human activities for the good of the wolves. The grey wolf also known as the timber wolf is…

Born with one eye blue and one eye brown, the mixed blood Husky howled at the moon. Raven landed on a branch nearby to listen, as Husky’s continued his sad song to the moon. Raven asks the Husky why he was so sad, so he recited the tale that he must choose to live with a pack of huskies or join his grandfather’s wolf pack. While regaling the tale to Raven, a few other creatures had stopped to listen. Each creature had their own tale of woe or choice, except Racoon. Racoon spoke quietly as they…

Due to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the low numbers in the grey wolf population have been closely watched and worried over. Since 1976, the grey wolf populations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan has significantly increased. With such a large increase, there will be many effects to the local human population in these areas everyday lives. Activities, such as hunting, camping, hiking, and raising cattle, will be greatly affected. With the increase in wolf populations, it can…

History of the Grey Wolf Historically, the range of the grey wolf was spread across the majority of North America but was hunted to extinction in the lower 48 states by 1974. The local extinction was caused by fear and the belief that wolves were causing losses to livestock across the United States. Reintroduction started in Yellowstone in 1995 and 1996 with an initial population of 66 wolves which has grown into a population of 1,000 in 2006. Wolves are social amongst themselves, but typically…

In the middle of lake superior, there is an idyllic island, 45 miles long and 9 miles wide. It has untouched lakes, thousands of moose, and a dwindling population of wolves. I have been there 2 times, and both times it was an experience I will never forget. This is Isle Royale, the least visited national park in the contiguous US, and the largest island in lake superior. I have hiked over 100 miles on the island, but there are 12 that stand out as the most physically challenging day of my life.…

IRISH TERRIER ORIGIN AND HISTORY The Irish terrier is one of the older terrier breeds. Its solid red coat and long, sleek body distinguish it from other terriers. Earlier Irish terriers were black and tan, grey and brindle with the solid reds appearing at the end of the 19th century. In 1879 Champions Erin and Kilney Boy appeared at a show in Glasgow and are considered the mother and father of the breed. During that era the Irish terrier was one of the most popular breeds both in England and…