wolf
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It's believed to be the first time a person has been attacked by a wolf since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Scientists think it was not a single pet wolf but a long, gradual shift as some wolves adapted to life around human camps and, over time, evolved into dogs.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Over the course of two-and-a-half years, researchers found only one clear example of a raven following a wolf for more than one kilometer or more than an hour.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
Short-range cues still matter: ravens might be following signals like wolf howls to find fresh kills at shorter distances.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
He didn’t seem to know that a wolf should only ever sleep in snatches, and must get up often, stretching and turning, so that he’s ready for anything.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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