Tag: Wolf

A Lone Wolf on Vacation

As a newly emerged solo traveller (because I recently moved to NYC for studies, leaving behind my permanent and reliable travel buddies back in India), these are some musings about my trips around and outside NYC. I recently took a trip to Boston and Philly as part of my mandatory 2-week vacation...

“The Thylacine: Unraveling the Mystery of the Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian wolf”

The thylacine, known as the Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf, has been a central figure in my lifelong journey of curiosity and understanding of nature. As a child, the allure of this mysterious marsupial, native to Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea, ignited a flame of wonder within me. Its uniqu...

Wolf howls: what wolves are telling each other- and you- through howls

If you’ve ever heard a wolf howl — whether in the wild, at a zoo, or at a sanctuary — you know that it can be an eerie yet beautiful sound. Here’s what you should know about wolf howls: Why they howl, How to tell the difference between a gray wolf or coyote through ho...

The ‘Mythical Wolf’ and the Politics of Wolf Conservation in the U.S.

OnFebruary 10, 2022, a U.S. federal judge restored protections for gray wolves in much of the United States after gray wolves had lost protections under a Trump policy to delist them from the Endangered Species Act. One caveat: Wolves in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming aren&rsq...

Remembering OR-7, the Wolf Who Journeyed Back to California

What is one wolf worth to the world? Ten years ago, a wolf called OR-7 showed us all. On Dec. 28, 2011, this lanky, gray-colored wolf lifted a paw on the Oregon side of the border, set it down in California and kept on going. When he was captured and collared by Oregon wildlife agency staff in...

How a Wolf Transformed Aldo Leopold’s Environmental Worldview

Leopold describes this encounter as a moment when he is transformed — converted — to a new way of thinking about human-animal relationships. Somehow, the wolf’s fiery green gaze ejects Leopold from his dull and confined human-centeredness into a more expansive ecological awarene...

The Country Who Cried Wolf

Each day we see, or hear about, the polarization of people’s experiences. Our psyche’s get put into fight/flight mode; arguments of reason replaced by arguments of extremes. Or we disconnect, because choosing sides offers more stress than comfort. Humanity, it seems, has gotten to a plac...

The Wolf Guarding the Sheep: Working Behind the Counter at the Pharmacy

Let me warn you in advance that I am a terrible person who has done horrible things. It’s been 25 years since I worked at the pharmacy. My tone may come off as blasé, but I am aware of the laws I broke and the effect my actions may have had. In 1999 I opened an adult education catalo...

Pharma’s Pricey Potions: Are Headlines Making Big Pharma the Big Bad Wolf?

Soaring drug prices have become a national outcry, and media headlines often paint pharmaceutical companies as the story’s villains. But is the industry solely responsible for this bitter pill consumers must swallow? Or is there more to the story than meets the eye? There’s no denying...

Wolf Hair Cut: Trendy Styles For Men And Women

What Is A Wolf Haircut? The Wolf Haircut Is A Versatile Hairstyle That Combines Shaggy Layers, Choppy Bangs, And Textured Ends. It’s Also Known As The Wolf Cut And A Popular Choice Among Both Men And Women. The Hairstyle Is Inspired By The Natural, Unkempt Look Of A Wolf’s Fur, Hence ...