Wildlife managers in Alaska use dogs to count wolves, sparking community debate on sustainable hunting.

Wildlife managers in Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, are developing new methods to count the local wolf population to set a sustainable hunting quota. This initiative has sparked debate in the community. Researchers, including Kayla Fratt from Oregon State University, are using dogs to find wolf scat for DNA analysis to better understand the wolves' habitat and ensure the ecosystem's balance.

November 10, 2024
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