People actively hunt wolves to protect their livestock. But in some places wolves are being hunted towards extinction. Wolves are a critical keystone species in a healthy ecosystem. By regulating prey populations, wolves enable many other species of plants and animals to flourish. Without predators, such as wolves, the system fails to support a natural level of biodiversity. Just like beavers, wolves aide the ability for the forests and grasses to grow and water to accumulate. Wolves are importa

7.4K views · 53 reactions | Scientists aren’t entirely sure how wolves evolved into dogs, but new research into the genetic and social behavior of wolf pups may offer some clues. One thing that's certain -- these wolf pups are adorable. (Via The New York Times) | Idaho Statesman | Facebook

202K views · 1K reactions | Witness a rare and powerful wild moment in Denali National Park as a wolf takes down its prey. This unfiltered footage offers a stunning glimpse into predator-prey dynamics, wolf pack behavior, and the harsh beauty of Alaska’s wilderness. Viewer discretion advised. | Ellen Roman | Facebook