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world6 days ago•202 min saved

End of an Untamed Life: Sierra Morena's Wolf Boy Dies at 80

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, the Spaniard known as the wolf boy of Sierra Morena who spent about 12 years living with a wolf pack after abandonment, has died at age 80. Born in 1946, he endured poverty and abuse before being taken to the Sierra Morena mountains, where he survived among wolves until the Guardia Civil found him at 19 and he reintegrated into society. He later settled in the hamlet of Rante, with his life and story—told to researchers and adapted into books and film—becoming a symbol of nature and resilience; his death was reported last week by the local government of San Cibrao das Viñas.

via CNN|

#marcos-rodriguez-pantoja #obituary #sierra-morena

world7 days ago•9 min saved

Wolf-Child of Spain: 11 Years in the Mountains That Shaped a Life

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, abandoned at seven, spent 11 years living with a goatherd and wolves in the Sierra Morena, learning to survive among wildlife; discovered by the Civil Guard at 19 and reintegrated into society, he struggled with speech and everyday life but later worked as a shepherd and in hospitality. His extraordinary upbringing became the subject of anthropological study and inspired books and films, underscoring how early surroundings shape identity and our enduring need for connection; he died at 80 in 2026.

via My Modern Met|

#anthropology #isolation #marcos-rodriguez-pantoja

science12 days ago•11 min saved

Trail-Cam Wolf Solves Submerged Crab Trap, Expanding Canid Foraging Skills

A female wolf in British Columbia was captured on trail cameras swimming to a buoy, dragging a fully submerged crab trap ashore and opening the bait cup to reach food—the three-minute clip, noted as unprecedented for wild canids, has sparked debate among experts about whether it constitutes tool use or a complex problem-solving event. The observation highlights wolves’ reliance on marine resources and may influence how researchers monitor coastal foraging, including camera placement and expectations for repeat behavior.

via Space Daily|

#british-columbia #ecology #marine-foraging

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Horses Reveal Hidden Stress as Wolves Appear on Silent Video

Ohio State researchers found horses instantly recognize predators like wolves on a silent video, triggering rapid heart-rate increases even as they appear calm and unmoved. The stress is greater in males and dominant horses, suggesting internal agitation may accompany outward composure. Eye movement data imply quick cognitive assessment within 20 seconds, challenging the idea that prey animals only panic and run. Findings have welfare and rider-safety implications, especially around canines.

via The Times of India|

#heart-rate #horses #predator-recognition

national1 month ago•2 min saved

Bold Wolf Prompts Campground Closures at Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park is closing sections of the Three Mile Campground through July 31 and expanding hazing, noise deterrents, and stricter food-storage rules at nearby campgrounds after a bold wolf began sniffing tents, dragging backpacks, and entering tents, signaling habituation to humans. Duncan Narrows campground was closed earlier this week due to rising human-wildlife interactions. There are about 37 wolves on the island this winter—the most since the 1970s—while the moose population has declined.

via MPR News|

#camping #food-storage #isle-royale

animals1 month ago•27 min saved

Ravens Map Kill Hotspots Across Yellowstone, Not Just Follow Wolves

Two-and-a-half years of GPS tracking across Yellowstone show ravens rarely follow wolves long distances; instead, they use a strong memory to repeatedly visit areas where wolf kills are likely, effectively building a mental map that guides scavenging across the landscape.

via ZME Science|

#animals #foraging #memory

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Game 5 Wolves-Spurs: Officials, Broadcast, and Injury Watch

With the Western Conference semifinal tied 2-2, the Timberwolves and Spurs face off in San Antonio for Game 5 at 7:10 p.m. CT. The officiating crew will be led by crew chief John Goble with Ben Taylor and Karl Lane; Goble-led games this season are 4-1 for the Wolves, and 3-0 with Goble for the Spurs. NBC/Peacock will carry the game with Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller, and Jamal Crawford, plus Zora Stephenson on-site; pregame on Peacock starts at 6 p.m. CT with Maria Taylor and guests. Radio will be Alan Horton and Jim Petersen on KFAN-FM 100.3. On the injury front, the Wolves have no listed injuries, while the Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox is listed as questionable with right ankle soreness and Dylan Harper questionable with left knee soreness.

via Sports Illustrated|

#nba #playoffs #referees

science3 months ago•5 min saved

Ravens Navigate to Wolf Kills Using Memory, Not Following Wolves

Researchers tracked 69 ravens and 20 wolves in Yellowstone for over 2.5 years and found that ravens rarely shadow wolves; instead they rely on long-term memory of areas where wolf kills are common, sometimes flying up to 155 km to likely carcass sites, indicating sophisticated spatial memory and flexible foraging rather than simple pursuit.

via SciTechDaily|

#foraging #memory #ravens

sports3 months ago•12 min saved

Experts Forecast the 2026 NBA Playoffs Second Round Outcomes

The article compiles expert picks for the 2026 NBA Playoffs’ second round across four series: Knicks vs. 76ers, Spurs vs. Timberwolves, Pistons vs. Cavaliers, and Thunder vs. Lakers. The panel diverges on several series (with Knicks, Spurs, Pistons, and Thunder favored in various matchups) and highlights injuries/health as a swing factor, including Embiid, Edwards, and Luka Dončić, shaping how the predictions unfold.

via CBS Sports|

#knicks #pistons #sixers

science4 months ago•5 min saved

Radiation-Tolerant Wolves in Chernobyl Reveal Rapid Genetic Shifts Tied to Cancer Resistance

Decades after the Chernobyl disaster, wolves in the exclusion zone are thriving at higher densities than in uncontaminated areas. A Princeton-led study comparing wolves from the zone, lower-radiation Belarus, and Yellowstone finds about 3,180 genes differ in the irradiated wolves, including 23 cancer-related genes more active, suggesting rapid evolution under radiation pressure toward cancer resilience. Density differences may also reflect reduced human hunting, but the genetic signal points to possible cancer-tolerance or tumor-suppression mechanisms, with potential relevance to human cancer research; the work is published in Current Biology and led by Cara Love and Shane Campbell-Staton.

via Indian Defence Review|

#cancer #chernobyl #evolution

sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Knicks Clean Out Hawks; Wolves Upset Nuggets; Sixers Edge Celtics in Game 6

New York throttled Atlanta 140-89 to close out the series in six, with OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges delivering efficient scoring while Karl-Anthony Towns posted a playoff triple-double. Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels dominated in a Game 6 win over Denver with 32 points and 10 rebounds and zero turnovers. Paul George anchored Philadelphia with 23 points and lockdown defense as the Sixers beat Boston to force a Game 7. Celtics star Jaylen Brown had a rough closeout, and Nuggets guard Jamal Murray struggled (12 points on 4-for-17) as Denver’s postseason run ended.

via CBS Sports|

#celtics #knicks #nuggets

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 6: Late-Start Tip Set for Thursday

Game 6 is set for 8:30 p.m. CT Thursday on ESPN, with tip-off around 8:42–8:52; Minnesota aims to close out at home after a 12-point loss in Game 5, despite Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo being out for the rest of the series, while Denver is a slight favorite seeking to force a Game 7.

via Sports Illustrated|

#game6 #nba #nuggets

conservation4 months ago•17 min saved

Chernobyl Wolves Multiply Sevenfold, Show Cancer-Resistant Genetic Clues

New research finds gray wolves in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone are seven times more numerous than before the 1986 disaster, likely due to reduced human pressure, with other wildlife such as elk and deer also thriving. Evolutionary biologists from Princeton and the University of Portsmouth identified cancer-related genetic divergences in CEZ wolves—23 genes linked to multiple tumor types and signs of immune activity—based on RNA from blood samples and comparisons with Belarus and Yellowstone populations; the findings, presented at AACR 2024, suggest a possible cancer resistance in this isolated, war-surrounded ecosystem.

via Gizmodo|

#cancer #chernobyl #conservation

world5 months ago•174 min saved

England wildlife park euthanizes entire five-wolf pack after in-pack conflict

Wildwood Trust, a wildlife park near Canterbury in southeast England, euthanized its entire five-wolf pack after internal fighting escalated and left three wolves critically injured; with other interventions failing, and after consultations with European wolf specialists, veterinary experts, and an independent ethical review, the park said euthanasia was the humane option to prevent further suffering, though staff described the decision as heartbreakingly difficult.

via CNN|

#animal-welfare #euthanasia #uk

world5 months ago•174 min saved

UK wolf pack euthanized after intra-pack conflict at Wildwood Trust

A five-wolf pack at Wildwood Trust near Canterbury, England, was euthanized after escalating in-pack violence and life-threatening injuries; following unsuccessful interventions and consultations with wolf experts and veterinarians, staff cited welfare concerns and the goal of preventing further suffering, with the park closed during the process and staff expressing heartbreak.

via CNN|

#animal-welfare #canterbury #euthanasia