Entries by Wolf Haven International
Wolf Haven International Teams up with California Wolf Center
by Skie Bender – Education Outreach Specialist, Wolf Haven On a warm winter night in San Diego, California, Wolf Haven International teamed up with California Wolf Center at the Adventure 16 outdoor recreation store to present an evening about wolves. Adventure 16 was started by a few young Explorer Scouts whose leaders were involved in […]
Why do Wolves (and Dogs) Roll on Stinky Stuff?
The following blog was written for the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, CA by guest blogger Skie Bender of Wolf Haven International. Skie is Wolf Haven’s Education Outreach staff person and she has a series of presentations about wolves scheduled throughout Southern California in 2015. CA SCHEDULE. Read “Why Do Wolves (and dogs) […]
Riley's spirit continues in our hearts
It is with a heavy heart that Wolf Haven writes that our friend Riley passed away earlier this month. Riley was only seven years old and was healthy and happy. His passing was very sudden and unexpected and left us all in a state of great sadness. During a routine morning walk through the sanctuary […]
Young Mazama pocket gophers struggle to find their place in a new world
By Kim Flotlin, USFWS wildlife biologist Mazama pocket gophers are another fascinating animal found at Wolf Haven (although rarely actually seen, since they primarily reside underground). The Mazama pocket gopher is both state and federally listed as threatened. USFWS wildlife biologist Kim Flotin has written an entertaining, informative blog about the challenges faced by both […]
Wolves in Vegas
By Skie Bender, Education Outreach Specialist, Wolf Haven International I recently had the opportunity to present Wolf and Wildlife Education programs at two REI (Recreational Equipment Incorporated) outdoor stores in Las Vegas, Nevada. REI is a national retail co-op dedicated to “Inspiring, educating and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of outdoor […]
The Huckleberry Pack
In the upcoming issue Wolf Tracks magazine, Wolf Haven executive director Diane Gallegos writes about the family of wolves known as the The Huckleberry Pack and the conflict that ensued following depredation of sheep placed in their territory. What can we learn from this scenario? “Sheep dropped on top of a wolf pack in difficult terrain without proactive […]