
13/08/2025
Today is International Wolf Day 🐺
Wolves are one of the few animals at the top of the food chain, and this position has a far greater impact than we might imagine.
Did you know that protecting wolves in Yellowstone changed the course of rivers?
When wolves returned, they reduced deer and elk overgrazing. This allowed vegetation to recover, which stabilized the soil along riverbanks, changing the way the water flowed.
Mammals are fascinating: discover all 6,554 known species in the Illustrated Checklist of the Mammals of the World: taxonomy, range maps, illustrations & conservation status.
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