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CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Minnesota's International Wolf Center to debut 2 wolf pups
Some residents return to rubble as Minnesota wildfire evacuations end, and more headlines Some residents return to rubble as Minnesota wildfire evacuations end, and more headlines Some residents return to rubble as Minnesota wildfire evacuations end, and more headlines The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, will soon show off its two new wolf pups, and the public's help is needed to name the duo. The pups, both males, were born on April 22, about one year to the day the center lost its ambassador, an 8-year-old Arctic wolf named Axel, to severe kidney failure. The pups arrived in Ely on May 3, and beginning on June 3, the center will begin offering 15-minute viewing opportunities. "We strive to maintain a socially cohesive unit of wolves that act as ambassadors of their species," the center said. "The 2025 pup introduction is a significant investment in our pack's future." IWC Although the pups will make their debut next week, they won't officially join the exhibit pack until August. The center says they wait until pups are about 3 months old and about 30-plus lbs. You also have a chance to help name the pups online, with voting closing on June 6 and the final names revealed on June 9. The center, located in the Superior National Forest, says pup viewing opportunities are included with the cost of admission and will take place outdoors, weather permitting, at 9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. The center is open daily between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from late May through mid-October. More information on tickets and the center's pup livestream can be found on its website. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says as of 2023, there are about 2,700 wild wolves in the state. Minnesota's northeast corner "once sheltered the last remaining wild wolves of the lower 48 states," the DNR says, before the Endangered Species Preservation Act passed in 1966.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Newborn pups bring hope to endangered species as sanctuary sees birth success: 'Taken measures to ensure the safety of all the pups'
An Indian wildlife sanctuary is celebrating the appearance of wolf pups inside their boundaries as the group works to increase the population in the region. The Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary in Karnataka, India, announced the birth of eight Indian wolf pups inside the sanctuary's boundaries, according to Good News Network. The Indian wolf is smaller than its Himalayan counterpart and has short fur. It is among the subcontinent's most endangered species, with just 3,000 remaining across the country, with smaller isolated populations found in Afghanistan and Pakistan as well. They survive in a variety of climates, ranging from desert to forest hills, and have been protected in the country since 1972. Despite being on the endangered species list for over 50 years, there are just two wolf-centric sanctuaries in India. The Bankapur Sanctuary has only been designated as such for four years, but it is already home to leopards, porcupines, peacocks, and blackbucks. The Indian wolf is the oldest lineage of gray wolf in the world, according to the International Wolf Center, and they are the most endangered and genetically distinct population of gray wolves in the world. Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre credited the Forest Department staff for creating a safe environment for the pups to be born. "The sanctuary hosts the Indian grey wolf species, and one of the wolves recently gave birth to eight pups. Typically, only 50% of the wolf pups survive, but forest officials have taken measures to ensure the safety of all the pups," Khandre said, per Good News Network. "The Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary now has around 35-40 wolves including the newborn pups." Global conservation efforts have shown significant success at preserving species around the world, which is essential for biodiversity and a functioning food web — which even benefits the human food supply. In Brazil, the golden lion tamarin has seen its numbers surge due to conservation efforts, while the California bighorn sheep has seen its population stabilize after a prolonged dip. And in the Caribbean, over a dozen species have been brought back from the brink of extinction thanks to the efforts of conservationists in the region. Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
