During the days leading up to and during Earth Day, Bill Chamberlain of the U.S. Wolf Refuge traveled around Arizona (the location of the Mexican wolf reintroduction program – the most highly endangered wolf in the world) sharing his educational program entitled Wolves In America. The program covers where wolves came from, the history of wolves in America, where and how they live, the recovery/reintroduction programs, and the issues concerning wolf-dogs. These presentations were attended by people from all walks of life and from all sides of the wolf controversy. His presentation style made everyone quite comfortable and the information presented was objective and factual. Future speaking tours are now being arranged. Locations for these presentations are northern and central California and the Yellowstone area. The dates, times and locations of these presentations will be published as they become finalized.
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Wolves, polar bears. arctic hares and many other animals of the arctic must endure long, dark, cold stormy winters than can reach temperatures of -170°. Does anyone know what there is about their anatomy that enables them to survive such conditions? We know they have thick coats and insulating fat layers that keeps the bulk of the bodies insulated from these frigid temperatures, but they also must breathe this super cold air into their lungs. Their internal body temperature must be able to warm this air to the point where it does not lower their natural body temperature. Wolves normal body temperature is 100.4-102.2 deg F.
I am anxious to know how they can maintain that body temperature in environments that are so extreme! Please respond with any information on this subject to Bill@USWolfRefuge.org
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