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Literature
1. Of Wolves
and Men. Lopez, Barry. Scribner, 1982.
This book focuses
on the careful study of the way that wolves and humans have interacted
over centuries, and the way the wolf has become so central to our thinking
about animals. Lopez traces the development of phobias concerning
wolves and contrasts that with the nature of this animal. Finally, this
resource portrays the true personality and nature of wolves, challenging
long-held myths of their ferocity and menace to society.
2. In the
Praise of Wolves. Lawrence, R. D. Ballentine, 1997.
Field biologist, R.D.
Lawrence, traveled to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to live among and observe
a captive pack of untamed wolves. The author includes substantial
detail, but not enough to overwhelm an individual. It explains the
hierarchy of the pack and the mating of the wolves and interaction between
the pack members and with humans. Gives a look inside the society
of a misunderstood animal.
3. The Company
of Wolves. Steinhart, Peter. Vintage Books., 1996.
This book provides
both a scientific and a psychological exploration of the impact wolves
have had on humans, considering the controversies surrounding wolves and
recent wolf research. It also reveals why the wolf has taken center
stage in the debate over the preservation and the use of the wilderness.
4. Look to the North. Craighead,
Jean, Craighead, George. HarperCollins Children’s Books, 1998
This full-colored children’s book is a delight
to all. The author lovingly tells the story of three wolf pups from the
moment they open their eyes to the time when they lead the hunt.
5. The Wolf. Mech, L. David,
McTaggart, Ian. University of Minnesota Pr., 1985
This well-written documentary of the lives
and trials of the wolf in Minnesota is an excellent addition to classroom
instruction. Topics include Physical Characteristics, habitat, hunting,
community living, and hierarchy. It is technical enough for good information
yet easy for middle/high school students to understand.
6. Minnesota's Natural
Heritage: An Ecological Perspective. Tester, J. University of
Minnesota Press, 1995.
Tester's book highlights nearly every aspect of Minnesota's natural resources,
including wolves. Tester discusses wolf biology as it relates to wolves in
Minnesota.
7. Owls
Aren't Wise and Bats Aren't Blind. Shedd, W. Harmony Books,
2000.
Shedd's book attempts to correct society's misconceptions about North American
wildlife. The section on wolves addresses the wolf's role as predator,
social structure, breeding habits, habitat, and communication.
Video
1. Follow the Timber Wolf. Bill
Porter.
Watch as two timber wolves meet and start
a pack together. See their cubs being raised and the pack growing.
Shows the relationship between a family of wolves.
Audiotape
1. The Language and Music of the Wolves.
Robert Redford. Audio Partners Publishing
Company. 1989.
Features recordings of growls, barks, or
howls, and defines what each sound conveys. Provides an informative
glimpse into the life cycle of the wolf.
Internet
Sites
1. “Wild Wolves,” NOVA
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wolves/
What's in a wolf's howl – a calling card,
a warning, or an invitation? Hear the call of the wild, find out
how wolves are making a comeback, and discover the ancient connection between
dogs and wolves.
2. “International Wolf Center”
http://www.wolf.org
The International Wolf Center, a private,
nonprofit organization committed to supporting the survival of the wolf
around the world by teaching about its life, its association with other
species and its dynamic relationships to humans. On the website,
you can learn about wolf biology and management hear from wildlife professionals
and explore various opinions.
3. "The Wolf, Canis Lupus" Physical
Characteristics
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/3118/physical.htm
Although this site contains a few typing
errors, it contains a fair amount of technical information about the wolf
and how it lives. It contains information of Physical Characteristics,
including its fur, different color patterns, details about their paws,
and their well-developed senses.
4. "Minnesota Wolves"
http://nnic.com/mnwolves/myth.html
This site works to breakdown the current
misconceptions of the wolf. The page is filled with myth vs. fact information
for students to peruse. Ron Nowak and Gordon Haber have put together a
link to this site entitled “Experts Say” to challenge the current views
of wolf populations in Minnesota.
5. "Timber Wolf" MN DNR
www.dnr.state.mn.us/explore/wolf.html
The Minnesota DNR has put together a very
informative page. Like many of the pages already listed here, the DNR is
working to inform the general public of the concerns and trails of the
wolves in Minnesota.
6. "Learning With Wolves"
http://www.govtech.net/publications/gt/1998/sept/geoinfo/geoinfo.shtm
This article discusses the history of the
wolf in Minnesota. Included in its' discussion is the controversy
that surrounds the wolf. The article also features the story of our
"Eyes on Wildlife Project". The story includes an interview from
Ms. Becky Rennicke of Prairie Wind Middle School, in Perham, Minnesota.
Ms. Rennicke discusses the origin of the project, and includes many project
details. Finally, added information can be obtained by reaching the
contact people listed at the end of this article.
8. "All About Wolves"
http://teacher.scholastic.com/wolves/
This website provides great wolf
resources for teachers. Read an interview with a wildlife veterinarian,
read journal entries from field biologists, and learn why wolves are afraid of
humans.
9. "WISE - Web-based Science Inquiry Environment," UC Berkley
http://wise.berkeley.edu/
This site provides teachers with wonderful inquiry based learning activities where students are challenged
to investigate real-world evidence and study current scientific controversies.
Once you become a member go to Projects. Select Biology (16 projects) from the
pull down menu, then scroll down. Wolf project is at the bottom. It
is developed by Int'l Wolf Center and focuses on MN wolves.