WildlifeScienceCentr

WSC is a nonprofit organization home to wolves, black bears, raptors, lynx, foxes, and more! We specialize in education programs, training, and research.

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

In case you missed it last time or wish to see it again our episode of Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom is airing on March 30th. We had so much fun with this group be sure to check it out!

[Voyageurs Wolf Project @VoyaWolfProject]

Big news! Today we published the first-ever in-depth study of wolf ambushing behavior! By identifying 748 spots where wolves waited-in-ambush for beavers, we show how wolf choose ambushing locations that seem almost perfect for catching beavers. (1/9)

[Alaska Raptor Center @RaptorOrg]

North America’s smallest falcon, the #AmericanKestrel, prefers to nest in tree cavities along roadways, streams, ponds or on the edge of forests. They can be seen perching on utility wires or hovering over open fields in search of prey. #falcon

[Turtle Conservancy @turtletweets]

A Northern Map Turtle muggin’ for a glamour shot! Map turtles are considered habitat specialists. When we impede on their homes, they suffer tremendously. All turtles deserve a safe place to live, & we are committed to making this possible in their own native lands! 🐢⛰🏜🏝🌎

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

Our friend at the Voyageurs Wolf Project have produced this beautiful and informative video detailing their research into the relationship between wolves and beavers. Do wolves alter wetlands? Yes! Watch below to find out how.

[Voyageurs Wolf Project @VoyaWolfProject]

Can wolves actually alter wetlands and change the course of streams and rivers? YES!! Research by the Voyageurs Wolf Project published in @ScienceAdvances today shows how wolves do this! 📢 VOLUME UP!! 📢

https://t.co/LXKgpllc3h

[Defenders of Wildlife @Defenders]

ICYMI: This is a historic moment, not only representing the 1st time a species will be reintroduced by democratic vote, but also creating opportunity to reconnect #GrayWolf populations down the entire Continental Divide from #Alaska to #Mexico. https://t.co/Mb7dJXld6d #HowlYes

[International Wolf Center @IntlWolfCenter]

When visitors come to the International Wolf Center and observe our pack of ambassador wolves, some ask: “Which one is the alpha?”
That term is misleading and the International Wolf Center has stopped using the term altogether. Why?
https://t.co/zm4vMzuIaJ
#wolf #wolves #alpha

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

This year Halloween and the full moon land on the SAME DAY! We couldn't resist throwing a party, so don a costume and join us on #Halloween (Oct. 31st) from 4pm - 9pm for Boos & Brews 👻🍻

Tickets available at https://t.co/Ikb0gotpbM 🎃🐺

[Defenders of Wildlife @Defenders]

This November, we can change the course of history for #wolves! Coloradans have an opportunity to vote YES on Proposition 114 to bring back the wolf & help restore the natural balance to the state for future generations. Learn more: https://t.co/JZPKnNhuxn #RestoreTheHowl

[Audubon Society @audubonsociety]

Did you know that Harriet Tubman used Barred Owl calls to communicate with freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad? https://t.co/2A9ytQaaP0

[International Wolf Center @IntlWolfCenter]

Did you know wolves actually curl their tongue under itself to direct water into their mouths.
But what about wolves that live where fresh water freezes in the winter? How do they get water?
Follow this link to learn more: https://t.co/XIaltpY06T
#wolf #wolves #wolfawarenessweek

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

Many #endangered and threatened #wildlife throughout the world would simply not have survived without captive facilities to provide a safe place in this tumultuous time of conservation and progress. (5/5)

Learn more at https://t.co/DrAyTNgjVL ✨

Happy #WolfAwarenessWeek! 🐺

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

#ElLobo - Mexican Gray Wolf

The Wildlife Science Center is the proud participant in the Species Survival Plan for the Mexican gray #wolf (el lobo). They were reduced to near extinction before governmental and private efforts to restore their population began. (1/5)

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

It allows for research to better understand the needs of the #endangeredspecies and provides a safe haven to safeguard their small gene pools. These #wolves are able to become ambassadors of education which provides unique opportunities for those people who want to learn. (4/5)

[Audubon Society @audubonsociety]

Birds have long been considered unique for their colored shells, but as it turns out, those same exact pigments can be found in the eggs of certain dinosaurs. https://t.co/T4qZ9Zcho4

[Defenders of Wildlife @Defenders]

The #RedWolf is a smaller, thinner cousin of the #GrayWolf. The critically #endangered red wolf has lost 99.7% of its historical range & continues to face an embattled road to recovery. Learn more about #RedWolves: https://t.co/zxglt3Zr9z #NationalWolfAwarenessWeek

[Defenders of Wildlife @Defenders]

This is a historic moment, not only representing the first time a species would be reintroduced by democratic vote, but also creating the opportunity to reconnect #GrayWolf populations down the entire Continental Divide from #Alaska to #Mexico. https://t.co/Mb7dJXld6d #HowlYes

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

Through its research and educational efforts, the WSC’s expertise is often sought by international, national, and regional institutions, regarding the care, handling, breeding, and ecological significance of wolves.
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Learn more at https://t.co/DrAyTNgjVL ✨🐺 (4/4)

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

Happy #WolfAwarenessWeek!! 🐺 🙌
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The history of the WSC is centered around wolves and wolf research. In 1976 a team of biologists established a captive gray wolf research lab known simply as "The Wolf Project". (1/4)

[WildlifeScienceCentr @NewsFromWSC]

Although the Center no longer receives federal funding, its distinctive research continues. However, since achieving 501(c)(3) status in 1991 it has concentrated its assets and knowledge on educational programming (see available programming at https://t.co/DrAyTNgjVL). (3/4)