...The Red Wolf: An Endangered Species The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is an animal currently listed as endangered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). As with many of the endangered species of the world, this species once inhabited an area much larger than it currently exists in. The USFWS as well as the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) are currently working to secure a future for the Red Wolf. Historically, the Red Wolf, numbering in the thousands, roamed a vast area ranging from south central Texas to Florida and northward as far as the Ohio River. There are, however, those who maintain that the species existed as far north as Pennsylvania and others believing this area included Maine (USFWS, 2007). Regardless of how large their domain was the Red Wolf eventually became extinct in the wild. Those left numbered only in the few hundreds and lived in captivity. Not until 1987 did the Red Wolf return to the wild where they today only number just over 100, and these only exist in a very small area of eastern North Carolina. Organizations such as the USFWS and NCWRC continue to monitor the Red Wolf population. They have solicited help from local citizens who inform these groups of interactions with the species. Installing passageways, both under and over existing roadways, has increased access to habitat that limits the species mortality. Examples such as these help to insure an increase of the Red Wolf population. ...
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...There are three species of wolves, the Gray, Timber, and Red wolf. Many biologists believe the red wolf is a hybrid and not an independent species. Most wolves are settled in the northern hemisphere. Wolves are multicellular and feed off of organic material from different organisms. In order for wolves to survive they have proven to be one of the best hunters because of their strong senses and teamwork. Wolves also need to keep warm during the winter in their habitats. Wolves survive cold temperatures due to their fur made of keratin and their warm blood. Wolves also have learned to make dens in the ground by gathering leaves or they migrate to local caves where they sleep in groups to keep warmth. A close relative to the wolf is the domestic...
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...Wolves have captivated human imagination since ancient times, and have sparked love and hate relationships among cultures that have come in contact with them. These misunderstood creatures expand their natural habitat from the northern lands of Alaska as far south as the Ethiopian highlands, exposing themselves to a rich variety of civilizations, who included them as a symbolic element of their folklore. In Europe, where the Red Riding Hood has its roots, wolves have played significant roles in many mythological tales, several portraying them as malevolent agents of chaos that must be eradicated to bring back order, so unsurprisingly, the wolf in Perrault’s and Grimm Brother’s version of the tale is no exception to this trend. Perrault’s wolf...
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...The Red wolf is an animal that is close to extinction there is not very many of them left in the wild. There is only 50 to 75 red wolves left in the wild in North Carolina and there is 200 that are in captivity across the United States. They usually eat small mammals like rabbits, raccoons, nutria, white tailed deer, and other rodents. The red wolf was almost hunted to extinction and they found 17 red wolves and breed them. Red wolves are mostly nocturnal and they use scent marking to communicate. Red wolves use to range from Southeastern United States from Pennsylvania to Florida and as far west as Texas now they are only found in North Carolina. The Red wolves dens are mostly located in hollow trees, stream banks, and sand knolls. They...
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...Imagine the world falling apart just from one animal going extinct. It could happen if we don’t keep these wolves safe and out of harm's way. The Red Wolf is smaller and thinner than their cousins which is the gray wolf. They are the most endangered carnivore causing them to lose more than 99.7% of their territory. Their diet contains small mammals and deer. These wolves are nocturnal and communicate by marking their scent and sending out vocalizations. They are very shy and secretive, they also tend to form bonds for life and protect each other. The size of their packs varies between who gets chosen (Defenders of Wildlife). These wolves are very distinct animals and have many unique traits. This species once ranged from eastern Texas...
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...Name: Raymond Date: 10/19/2015 Instructor’s Name: Assignment: SCI103 Phase 2 Lab Report2 TITLE: Estimating the Red Wolf Population INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the Virtual Lab and gather information from the field. Please type your answers on this form. When your lab report is complete, submit it to the Submitted Assignments area of the Virtual Classroom. Part I – Answer the following questions while in the Phase 2 lab environment. Section 1 (Smaller Population Estimation) – One year ago, you set up your first trap area and caught four red wolves. Each one of the wolves was marked with a white collar. It is now one year later and you have set up six trap areas. Visit these areas and record the total number of re-captured wolves as well as how many are marked with white collars. Use the following equation when asked to calculate population estimates for the area: Population Estimate = (Total number re-captured) X (Number marked initially) (Total number re-captured with mark) 1. How many red wolves were initially trapped, marked, and then released last year? | |Total re-captured wolves |Total re-captured with collars | |Trap Area 1 |2 |1 | |Trap Area 2 |3 |0 ...
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...One of the most endangered wild Canidaes on earth is the North American red wolf; known by the scientific name of Canis Rufus. The reasons for this are the lack of natural environment for them to roam, the lack of food due to human hunting, an intensive predator control program, and the interbreeding of the red wolf and coyotes in the wild. There is one thing that is being done to help the recovery of the species and that is the restoration program. That along with other projects could help bring back the red wolf from the brink of extinction. The red wolf is one of two wolves native to North America, the other one being the gray wolf. They get their name from the reddish tint they have in their fur mostly behind the ears and on the legs and neck. Their size is in between the coyote and the gray wolf. The average adult is around 4 feet long from the end of their tail to the tip of the nose, and 26 to 31 inches tall at shoulder height. Average weight is between 50 to 80 pounds. They tend to hunt alone or in small packs of 5 to 8 individuals; often the individuals are the pups from the breeding pair. The breeding pair or alpha male and female are likely to mate for life. The gestation period for the red wolves is 60 to 63 days, mating season is late winter and the litter size varies from 2 to 8 pups. Only having one litter a year could be seen as a problem but there is nothing that can be done to change that. Their diet consists mainly of small animals such as raccoons...
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...taiga, and sometimes even urban areas. (www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolves). Wolves have survived through the ice age. An ancient form of primitive wolf may have originated seven hundred fifty thousand years ago in the eastern part of North America which are thought to be the ancestors of the Eastern Wolf and Red Wolf. Wolves have been in folklore, myths, and cave paintings throughout history. In some cultures wolves were respected and revered, but in other cultures they were feared or looked down upon. Their behaviors have frequently been misunderstood by people. The wolf was once the most widely distributed mammal in the world. Their decline in population and reduction in territory is due to people destroying their habitats and killing them. There were once about fifty subspecies recognized, but the list can be condensed to about thirteen-fifteen general subspecies due to DNA testing, anatomy, distribution, and migration. In 2005, thirty-seven subspecies existed including the dingo and the dog. Some subspecies are extinct or endangered. Some subspecies have been saved by conservation efforts and are being repopulated into the wild through breeding programs. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss several subspecies including the Red Wolf, Mexican Gray Wolf, the Eastern Wolf, and the Arctic Wolf. I will explore their physiology, range, habitat, diet, social structures, reproduction, communication, body language, and behaviors. (www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolves...
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...group of moose that swam to Isle Royal. The simulation ran over time so that the moose can form a large population on the island. We studied this population of moose before the wolves’ arrival. The simulation ran for 50 years. After the 50 years simulation was complete the data was collected and analyzed. Answers to Questions: 5.1 ANS: The approximate size of the moose population is 600. 5.2 ANS: The Approximate maximum population size the moose obtained was 930. 5.3 ANS: Simulated Graph: [pic] 5.4 ANS: The exponential growth is approximately from 0 years to 20 years circles in pink. 5.5 ANS: The moose population grew fastest smallest. 5.6 ANS: The carrying capacity is approximately 600. It is labeled in a red K on the graph. 6.1 dN = rmax N (K-N) dt K ANS: “dN/dt” in the equation above is a differential calculating notation that represents instantaneous change in population size (N) over time (t). 6.2 ANS: When the population size (N) approaches the carry capacity (K) and N=K then the equation is rewritten as such: dN = rmax K (K-K) dt K 6.3 ANS: Therefore when (N=K) then dN/dt = 0. When dN/dt = 0 then the population stops growing at its maxima per capita rate and stops growing. 7.1 ANS: [pic][pic] Workbook Graph Simulated Graph 7.2 ANS: In the workbook graph there isn’t a death phase before reaching (K) whereas in the simulated...
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...gray wolf back into Yellowstone Park. I support bringing them back to our national park because they are amazing animals that we can research and learn more about. They are also endangered and must be protected. We also can use the presence of wolves as a way to attract more visitors to our national parks. Based on these reasons, we should work to support this cause as soon as possible to save the wolves and bring them back to our parks. Wolves are unique animals in their ability to communicate with their pack mates, hunt for prey, and work in groups to survive. Wolves are legendary because of their spine-tingling howl, which they use to communicate. A lone wolf howls to attract the attention of his pack, while communal howls may send territorial messages from one pack to another. Some howls are confrontational. Much like barking domestic dogs, wolves may simply...
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...contrast these four interpretations of the story, using direct quotes and paraphrases as appropriate. Try not to be judgmental; use the author's evidence for support. 3. Offer a brief critical analysis of the interpretations. What were the strengths and weaknesses, if any, of each? Three Little Pigs: Four Interpretations Gomez (1999) Literature is rife with pigs as symbols, from the Three Little Pigs to Porky, from the pigs in Orwell's Animal Farm to Hollywood’s recent creation, Babe. These characters have ranged from the crafty to the naive, from the big-hearted to the stupid who noisily eat garbage and roll about happily in mud. Wolves have fared poorly; with the exception of the 1983 movie Never Cry Wolf,...
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...Josh Smith Dr. Tom Jones English 101 December 5, 2006 The Big Bad Wolf • Three little pigs dance in a circle singing "Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf?" • Little Red Riding Hood barely escapes the cunning advances of the ravenous wolf disguised as her grandmother. • Movie audiences shriek as a gentle young man is transformed before their eyes into a blood-thirsty werewolf, a symbol for centuries of the essence of evil. Such myths and legends have portrayed the wolf as a threat to human existence. Feared as cold-blooded killers, they were hated and persecuted. Wolves were not merely shot and killed; they were tortured as well. In what was believed to be a battle between good and evil, wolves were poisoned, drawn and quartered, doused with gasoline and set on fire, and, in some cases, left with their mouths wired shut to starve (Begley 53). Convinced that they were a problem to be solved, U.S. citizens gradually eradicated gray wolves from the lower 48 states over a period of 25 years. Today many people are convinced that the elimination of the gray wolf was not only an error, but also a detriment to the quality of life in this country. There has been a public outcry to rectify the situation created by the ignorance of our ancestors. However, in seeking to address a situation created by the human compulsion to control nature, it is crucial to discern how much human interference is necessary. Human control must be tempered by respect and restraint...
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...The texts " A Howling Success" by Gerry Bishop and " The Missing Lynx" by Kathy Kranking have many similarities and differences about how endangered animals can be helped. One of the biggest similarities is that in both texts, the endangered animals were helped by scientist capturing them and releasing them in another space (the "rabbitats" and Yellowstone National Park.) Another similarity is that people were the main cause that wolves and Liberian lynxes were endangered. The people hunted the rabbits and killed the wolves; both texts give a message that: if you want less animals to be endangered, stop killing their prey or them. Also,another similarity is that the main helpers of the wolves and Liberian lynxes are the scientists. There were...
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...contrast these four interpretations of the story, using direct quotes and paraphrases as appropriate. Try not to be judgmental; use the author's evidence for support. 3. Offer a brief critical analysis of the interpretations. What were the strengths and weaknesses, if any, of each? Three Little Pigs: Four Interpretations Gomez (1999) Literature is rife with pigs as symbols, from the Three Little Pigs to Porky, from the pigs in Orwell's Animal Farm to Hollywood’s recent creation, Babe. These characters have ranged from the crafty to the naive, from the big-hearted to the stupid who noisily eat garbage and roll about happily in mud. Wolves have fared poorly; with the exception of the 1983 movie Never Cry Wolf, the...
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...Three little pigs dance in a circle singing "Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf?" Little Red Riding Hood barely escapes the cunning advances of the ravenous wolf disguised as her grandmother. Movie audiences shriek as a gentle young man is transformed before their eyes into a blood-thirsty werewolf, a symbol for centuries of the essence of evil. Such myths and legends have portrayed the wolf as a threat to human existence. Feared as cold-blooded killers, they were hated and persecuted. Wolves were not merely shot and killed; they were tortured as well. In what was believed to be a battle between good and evil, wolves were poisoned, drawn and quartered, doused with gasoline and set on fire, and, in some cases, left with their mouths wired shut to starve (Begley 53). Convinced that they were a problem to be solved, U.S. citizens gradually eradicated gray wolves from the lower 48 states over a period of 25 years. Today many people are convinced that the elimination of the gray wolf was not only an error, but also a detriment to the quality of life in this country. There has been a public outcry to rectify the situation created by the ignorance of our ancestors. However, in seeking to address a situation created by the human compulsion to control nature, it is crucial to discern how much human interference is necessary. Human control must be tempered by respect and restraint. Programs designed for the protection and restoration of wildlife must reflect deference for the...
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