New paper describes detailed ways that wolves use their prey’s sensory abilities against them — with unique research that required extensive exploration of boreal ecosystem.
Forest surveyors find massive specimen of the boreal tree species in remote area of wilderness.
New research shows how the hunting habits of this top predator affects the water cycle in Voyageurs National Park.
Republicans refuse to approve funds dedicated to science and conservation in a dispute over budget.
How do you catch a semi-aquatic rodent that spends very little time on land? Turns out, with patience and a lot of waiting. Researchers use GPS-collars to reveal a predator-prey relationship…
Berry-picking season has arrived! You can find all kinds of berries and mushrooms within the Superior National Forest and BWCAW. Foraging wild edibles is a highlight of summer adventures, connecting people to the land while adding flavor to camp meals.
Innovative research reveals return of aquatic rodents changed water and ecology in ways never before understood.
Little-known peatland rodents could soon be listed as federally endangered.
Researchers studying summer predation find wolves transported to the island by the National Park Service are eating the abundant moose, as well as other prey animals.
Threat to endangered fish species spurs international action to monitor activity and modify dam operations.
Duluth event will feature presentations from scientists studying a broad range of topics in northern Minnesota and Ontario.
New study predicts that an average of 25 percent of bird species in America’s National Parks will change due to global warming.
Imagine a wolf kill, and the remains of an ungulate—a hoofed animal like a moose—probably come to mind. Yet scientists have known for some time that wolves also eat smaller prey, like deer fawns and beavers. This is particularly true during summer, when wolf packs primarily hunt and travel as individuals or pairs.
The loon’s famous song, echoing across wilderness lakes, makes solitude audible. It simply sounds like wilderness. Many other bird species also find the habitat they need to breed amid the forests, lakes, rivers, and wetlands of the Boundary Waters, giving unique voice to the wild landscape. Here, a tongue of Canada’s boreal forest creates ideal conditions for an array of bird species—for a few months each year.
Scientists are seeking to understand how much wolves depend on beaver as a food source, and how beavers protect themselves.
The Quetico Superior Foundation is engaged in awarding grants to qualified 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations. The grants represent a wide range of projects including land preservation, forest management studies, wilderness youth …
The Summer 2012 Issue of Wilderness News is in the mail and now online. The theme is Working Together to Protect Wilderness — check out a few highlights below. What’s …
The Spring issue of Wilderness News is online and in the mail. Download a PDF here. Highlights: Wolf Island Protected Wolf Island is a …
The Summer 2005 issue of Wilderness News is online and in the mail. Download a PDF here > Highlights: Woodland Caribou Provincial Park ~ …