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Yellowstone's most famous grey wolf, beloved by tourists and researchers alike, was shot and killed by a hunter last Thursday just outside of the park's boundary in Montana. The murder is considered legal, since it occurred outside Yellowstone National Park. The female wolf was a popular attraction for many visitors and was heavily studied by researchers who follow the migratory patterns of these animals in the area. From The New York Times: The wolf, known as 832F to researchers, was the alpha female of the park's highly visible Lamar Canyon pack and had become so well known that some wildlife watchers referred to her as a "rock star." The animal had been a tourist favorite for ...

When campers in Ketchum, Idaho found what they thought was an adorable lost puppy, they immediately took it to a nearby vet clinic in town. According to LocalNews8, the kind campers had no idea that the animal was not a baby dog, but rather a wolf pup! After examining the little pup, a technician at the clinic suspected that he wasn't just a domestic puppy. He then contacted a Defenders of Wildlife representative who also shared the same belief. RELATED: See More Animal Photos on Pinterest. Follow PawNation Now! Fish and Game officials took over from there. They drew a blood sample from the pup to find out whether it's a wolf, a wolf hybrid, or something else. Officials spent much of the ...

A video that has gone viral is allowing animal lovers to share in a rare and joyful reunion between a zoologist and the four wolves that have bonded with her at the world's northernmost zoo. A wolf handler known only as Anita worked with a wolf pack at the Polar Zoo in northern Norway for two years. Anita left the zoo for two months, but when she returned she was greeted with heartfelt yelps and kisses by the pack that obviously missed her. More Wolves: The wolf area is the largest attraction at the zoo, with 114-acres ...