The International Wolf Center Announces a New Wolves and Humans Informational Series
July 5, 2002
The International Wolf Center has produced an exciting new Wolves and
Humans informational series to help foster wolf/human coexistence.
http://www.wolf.org/wolf/learn/mgt/basics/wolves_humans.asp
The informative series currently contains two pdf documents which are
available on-line. (Adobe acrobat required) One contains tips for wolf
and coyote identification:
http://www.wolf.org/wolf/learn/mgt/basics/W&H_was_that_a_wolf.pdf
and the other contains tips for avoiding conflicts with wolves.
http://www.wolf.org/wolf/learn/mgt/basics/W&H_avoiding%20_conflict.pdf
The International Wolf Center encourages the reproduction of these
informational sheets for your personal use, or for distribution to any
audience.
Tips For Wolf Identification
Wolf populations are increasing in the lower 48 states. This increase is
the result of positive public attitude, legal protection, government
restoration programs, and wolves’ high capacity to increase in number and
expand their range. Coyote populations are increasing, as well,due to
their high capacity to increase in number and their ability to live close
to human habitation. As wolves and coyotes expand their range and
individual animals travel to new areas, more people may have a need to
distinguish between the two species. If you find yourself asking, “Was
that a wolf?” this guide to identifying wolves and coyotes will be
beneficial.
http://www.wolf.org/wolf/learn/mgt/basics/W&H_was_that_a_wolf.pdf
Tips For Avoiding Conflicts
As the wolf populations increase, there is an
increased possibility of wolf human contact. Living with Wolves: Tips for
Avoiding Conflicts contains a series of guidelines that can be followed to
decrease the chance of wolf habituation and conflict. It also includes
phone numbers of government agencies for reporting fearless of aggressive
wolves. This informational sheet will be beneficial to anyone living or
visiting wolf country.
http://www.wolf.org/wolf/learn/mgt/basics/W&H_avoiding%20_conflict.pdf
The International Wolf Center is a non-profit organization. For more
information visit our website at www.wolf.org.