4 new wolves found on Isle Royale on Lake Superior

In late April and May, researchers in Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior captured five wolves and attached GPS radio collars to them. Four of the captured wolves are believed to have been born on the island last year.

Pup births hopeful sign for Isle Royale, scientists say

Wolf pups have been spotted again on Isle Royale, a hopeful sign in the effort to rebuild the predator species’ population at the U.S. national park, scientists said Monday.

Wolf pups born on Lake Superior's Isle Royale in 2019, 2020

The wolves that were translocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior have begun to reproduce, the National Park Service says. 

Wolves relocated to Isle Royale NP have 'adapted well' to island, researchers say

The wolves that were relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior over the last year have adapted well to the island environment, according to researchers. 

WOLF WEEK: Inside the wolf den
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Seeing wolves in the wild is rare and difficult. Finding them at a spring den with pups, in the kind of rough terrain they prefer is even more challenging.

WOLF WEEK: From wolves to man's best friend
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It is hard to imagine the wolf - which still roams the forests - as the genetic “grandfather,” so to speak, of every dog on earth today, regardless of breed. Even the smallest of our pets have wolf DNA. 

WOLF WEEK: Wildlife Science Center
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M.A. Rosko ventures to the Wildlife Science Center in Stacy, Minn. to learn about wolves, and meet some cute wolf puppies.

The meaning of the wolf
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M.A. Rosko looks into the meaning of the wolf in native culture.

Minnesota Zoo's wolf pack
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M.A. Rosko takes us to the Minnesota Zoo to find out why these five wolves are so important.

WOLF WEEK: Ely's International Wolf Center teaches Minnesotans about wolves
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The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota houses the answers to nearly every question you could ever have about wolves. It's also home to some of the most majestic predators you will ever see face-to-face.