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The first idea of a dog was way back in time. About 35,000 thousand years ago arctic wolves were getting "closer" to prehistoric humans. Back in history, dogs were workers or even slaves, but now most dogs are usually our average lovable pets. Dogs have been our buddies, companions, and family for years. There is a reason that wolves became dogs and, how we know dogs today as pets. Dogs have been our companions for years. The idea of a dog started out as a wolf 35,000 years ago. During…

On May 1st., 2016 in California Yosemite National Park packs of 8 to 10 wolves are killing deer and their population is decreasing drastically. Park authorities are worried about this situation and are trying to find solutions to this problem. Wolves are known to be the most aggressive because they hunt in groups that number from 7 to 10 at a time. They are carnivorous, with really sharp teeth that help them eat their prey. Despite the many myths about it they do not usually attack human beings…

The French settlers arrived in Louisiana in the 1800s with their dog beauceron. They told of strange looking dogs with haunting glass eyes that were used by the Indians to hunt game in the swamp. It is thought the Beauceron and Red Wolf/war dog were interbred to produce the Catahoula. One theory as to the origins of the breed states that the Catahoula is thought to have descended from "war dogs" (Mastiffs and Greyhounds) brought to Louisiana by Hernando de Soto in the 16th century. Dogs left…

Cordelia Dallam Mrs. Dwiggins Computers 9/19/14 The Alaskan Malamute The Alaskan Malamute is the largest and oldest of the Arctic sled dogs, they are the cousin to the Samoyed, Siberian Husky, and American Eskimo dog. Like the Husky they are sled dogs; though they aren’t designed to race but rather to carry large loads over long distances. They have always been used as sled dogs for heavy freighting in the Arctic. The Malamute possess great strength and endurance which helps…

Wolves hadyn Wolves are amazing animals, but they are also dangerous! They harm many humans and animals in many diffrent ways, so the government should not protect them! Weather they are protected or not they will continue to kill. They have already killed 8,100 cattle in 2,010 according to source number 4. We have to control the situation! Wolves are being troublesome to farmers. Farmers feel like wolves were forced upon them by the government. Sometimes the wolves just kill for no reason.…

Wolves are wild, predatory canines that are part of the dog family. There are several species of wolves. One species, in particular, is the Timberwolf, which is also known as the Gray Wolf. Timberwolves are carnivorous mammals who live across the United States. They capable of adapting to different habitats such as places in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Timberwolves are large in size; they are usually 4 to 6 feet tall and weigh 40-175 pounds. Timberwolves…

The Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) The Gray Wolf, a powerful, graceful creature, or also known as the timber wolf, has received a bad rap over time in American history. The wolf has played a big role in literature, religions, and other ideas that has molded the mind of the world to believe that the Gray Wolf is nothing but a vile and heartless animal that only lives to kill. The wolf has not only been perceived as the “Big Bad Wolf” but has also been considered symbolic in ways in relation to…

-How The Wolf Became The Dog- Do you ever wonder how the friendship between dog and man all began? Around 35,000 years ago on planet Earth, many things were different unlike today. Men and wolves would fight for food and survival . Earth was a harsh environment, do to the fact that it was very cold at that time period. In addition to these harsh environments a friendship grew between wolves and man. -The Understanding- Scientists have started to grow and understanding of how this friendship…

Do you know that Arctic Wolves are “ Also known as Melville Island wolves?” Arctic wolves has change over time and has had an impact on society. Arctic wolves or Melville Island wolves are unafraid of people. Which mean that we can be attacked by them. They “can be coaxed approach people in some areas.” In 1977 two scientists were approached by six wolves on Ellesmere Island with one animal leaping at one of the scientists and grazing a cheek.” There was 252 sighting of wolves and there’s…

It was brought to my attention to find out more about the Gray Wolf. This animal is endangered meaning that they could die out. If the Canus Lupus were to die out the organisms that the wolf ate would over populate growing out of control. The Gray wolf is very unique because if you were to see them you were said to be very lucky. The first appearance of the Gray wolf was in 1960's. If you are wondering how to tell a Gray wolf apart from a fox or a coyote this is the way to tell: the gray…