In many areas, the wolves are nearly gone because they were killed by humans. Wolf recovery programs are reintroducing wolves to remote forests and many people such as ranchers are unhappy about these wolves. They say that the wolves will kill their cattle and sheep while others see the reintroduction as important in reestablishing a balance in nature. Dog history is as rich and varied as the dog breeds themselves. Research about their history indicates that all dogs originated from ancestral wolves, but careful breeding has created dozens of distinct breeds that highlight desired characteristics.
But in July 2011, the park experienced its first bear-related fatality since 1986 when a grizzly sow defending her cubs attacked two hikers on the Wapiti Lake Trail. And not long after, Yellowstone wildlife officials had to kill a different grizzly bear when it acted aggressively toward park visitors during several different incidents. The potential for bear encounters is also increasing. More people are out on trails and development along the wildland-urban interface has infringed on bear habitat. And changing patterns in bear behavior are bringing the animals closer to populated areas than ever before.
They are scarce because of over hunting and people destroying their habitat. The next Bear, the Andean all branch around the same time between 5 and 8 million years ago. Theory’s say Sun Bears split from Sloth bear first and the Black Bear lineages diverged. These bears are closely related in size and what they eat. The most recent evolution recorded are the Brown Bear and the Polar Bear.
The gray wolf also called the timber wolf, is the largest of about 41 wild species within the dog family They range in size from 26" to 38" shoulder height, 39" to 80" in length (tip of nose to end of tail), and vary in weight from 57 to 130 pounds. Their coats may vary in color from grey to brown, from white to jet black. They usually hunt at night and feed primarily on large hoofed mammals such as deer, caribou, elk, and moose, but sometimes eat berries, birds, beaver, fish, and insects. Animals that they kill are usually young, old, or otherwise weaker members of their populations because they are easiest to capture. Most pursuits of prey range in length from 110 yds.
Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away. They are powerful hunters that travel many miles to find prey, such as elk and wild boar, on nocturnal hunts. Tigers use their distinctive coats as camouflage (no two have exactly the same stripes) and hunt by stealth. They lie in wait and creep close enough to attack their victims with a quick spring and a fatal pounce. A hungry tiger can eat as much as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) in one night, though they usually eat less.
The family it falls under is Canidae this is the biological family of carnivorous and omnivorous mammals. The Genus is Canis this is a genus of carnivorous mammals, of the family Canidae, including the dogs and wolves (Klappenbach, 2008). And finally the species is Canis lupus arctos. The primary habitat of the Arctic wolf is the Arctic Tundra around the glacier valleys and ice fields around shallow lakes of the Arctic region (Universe, 2008). The habitat of the Arctic Wolf is the
In the “Little Red Riding Hood” tales and variants, the forest is always the setting in which the girl comes in contact with the wolf. She is put into a situation in which she is not used to, and she must fight to survive. In “The Company of Wolves” it is explained to us that wolves are very clever. They lurk in the forest and prey on those that are weaker than themselves. Aside from the fact that wolves are conniving beasts, the narrator in this story warns us that the worst situation is to run into a wolf that is “more than he seems” (Carter 111).
They get all the liquids that they need from the animals that they eat. Polar bears are mostly solitary mammals except for female-cub groups, during mating season, and at abundant food sources. Cause In the past polar bears were hunted for their fur and meat. This caused a great decrease in the polar bear’s population. Since then many countries made up laws that helped these creatures from being extinct.
In the bible, it says, "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” Then it goes on to say, "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for My sake, to bear testimony before them and the Gentiles.” This implies that a “Wolf” is bad like a bad human. The reason why this is, is because they herded sheep and the wolves would go to eat some sheep. Just like the whole thing like foxes trying to eat chickens. Because of the wolves and sheep, the “Wolf” is being symbolized as evil, sneaky, and cunning.
Survival Hunting—People hunt wild animals to obtain meat to feed themselves and their families. Some people living in developing countries (for example, Zaire, Northeastern Gabon, and Botswana) still hunt animals such as the brush-tailed porcupine and other rodents; ungulates including the blue duiker; and some primates as a means of acquiring meat, a necessary part of their diets. Other people enjoy the flavor of wild meat. In Ohio, for example, hunting for whitetailed deer feeds thousands of people each year. Sport Hunting—Although people of developed nations generally do not need to hunt for survival, many enjoy hunting as a sport.