A new study reveals that modern dogs retain previously overlooked genetic traits inherited from wolves. These ancient DNA ...

Although wolf-canine interbreeding has been considered extremely rare, the latest research shows that many present-day ...

In honor of Halloween, we're bringing you a Short Wave ghost story — featuring an animal that has long been the stuff of conservationist legend: the American red wolf. This small, cinnamon-colored ...

The Blood Moon Pack has had a rough couple of years. The male, named Y1T and known for distinct dark streaks on his face, had produced a litter of pups with his mate in the spring of 2024, but none ...

New research shows humans may have brought wolves to a remote island, fed them, and cared for them thousands of years ago.

Humans drove wolves to extinction in Washington state around the 1930s. Thanks to conservation efforts, by about 80 years later, wolves had returned — crossing first from the Canadian border into ...

Wolves returned to Washington state in 2008. A new study shows that, despite their rising numbers, wolves are not having much of an impact on white-tailed deer, one of their primary prey. Scientists ...