Wolves play a vital role in ecosystems; they help to balance prey populations and strengthen biodiversity. They are also one of the most social animals, relying on their pack to hunt, raise pups, and survive across seasons. Each animal has a defined role in a wolf pack, especially when they work together to hunt large game. Researchers have learned a tremendous amount about wolf behavior from being able to watch them in the open country of Yellowstone National Park, and our camera traps allow us

BEAUTY. Not Beast. VITAL. Not Vicious. #WorthFightingFor Beyond being beautiful, wolves are critical keystone species. As Mother Nature's wildlife managers, wolves initiate trickle down effects (trophic cascade) that improve ecosystem function and resilience. By regulating prey populations, wolves enable many other species of plants and animals to flourish. Without predators, such as wolves, an ecosystem fails to support a natural level of biodiversity, and may cease to exist altogether. More: h

People actively hunt wolves to protect their livestock. But in some places wolves are being hunted towards extinction. Wolves are a critical keystone species in a healthy ecosystem. By regulating prey populations, wolves enable many other species of plants and animals to flourish. Without predators, such as wolves, the system fails to support a natural level of biodiversity. Just like beavers, wolves aide the ability for the forests and grasses to grow and water to accumulate. Wolves are importa

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