The more I write, the more I divulge and the more it become apparent that I’ve always had a fascination with wildlife.  As a teen my room was a menagerie of wolves and other animals.  But luckily for my parents it was not a menagerie in the classical sense of the definition (i.e.  a place where wild animals are kept or exhibited), but adhered more to a varied collection. But now that I think about it perhaps it was actually a place for animals as I had a 55 gallon saltwater aquarium, a 35 gallon brackish water tank, and a ~30 gallon rainforest setup that housed a number of tree frogs and newts (yeah it was humid at times!).  Now that I’ve cleared that up, in lieu of movie and 90s rock stars posters, my walls showcased four framed wolf posters and my shelves supported some various wolf sculptures.  You can’t go wrong with Canis lupus as far as I’m concerned or Canis latrans for that matter.

Well I’m not actually planning to discuss the ins and outs of wolf and coyote conservation, which is urgently needed, but I wanted to pass along some information I received from my friends at Project Coyote.  So let’s give the month of June to the wolves or to the coyotes…OK dogs for simplicity’s sake!

Project Coyote is excited to sponsor three San Francisco Bay area evening engagements (June 24, 25, or 26th) with two of the foremost wolf experts in North America. 

Wolves hold an almost mythical status in the cultural history of Europe and North America. For centuries they have been the subject of fairy tales and folklore, embodying mystery, cunning, and threat. People are drawn to their beauty, intrigued by their behaviors, and sometimes fearful of their presence. Now as wolves make a come-back in parts of the lower 48 their proximity continues to captivate, fascinate and incite debate.

Dr. Paul Paquet and Dr. Marco Musiani have made the study of wolves their life’s work and are experts in wolf behaviour, biology, habitat, and most particularly in the relationship between wolves and people. They will be sharing their stories, their research, and their observations in three free public talks.

Check out the Project Coyote Sponsored Wolf Event Flyer

Tags: Project Coyote, wolf, wolves

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