Environmental Graffiti

Golden Eagle Vs Siberian Wolf

The mighty bird wheels high overhead, then dives like an arrow from the apex of its arc. On the plain floor, the lone wolf glances back while continuing its faltering trot onwards. Without warning, the giant raptor appears out of the sky, hitting its target at high velocity while clawing and raking with razor-sharp talons. The wolf bites back at its far more lightweight attacker and for a brief instant the bird of prey appears prone – but in an instant, it lunges back at its canine quarry, fixing it in an iron grip. The wolf struggles for a few seconds. Then it lies still.

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When the Predator Helps the Prey: Wolves Aid Pronghorns

The debate about whether wolves should or shouldn’t be removed from the protection offered by the Endangered Species Act is far from over, but one thing’s for sure: the wolf population has increased in North America, and that’s quite a good thing. Especially if you’re a pronghorn. Image [...]

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