Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Capital Coyotes
This article by Howard Youth in Zoogoer first appeared in the July/August 2005 edition of the magazine. The article covers a range of topics related to coyotes including "March of the Prairie Wolf," "Keeping Coyotes Wild," "At a Den Site...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Painted Wolves of Zululand
This article (in addition to the photos) is the result of Micaela Szykman's research on African wild dogs (painted wolves). The article centers on the re-introduction of the species in South Africa.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Mexican Wolves, Wild Once Again
Cheryl A. Sweet's article on the conservation of Mexican wolves centers on the near extinction and ongoing survival of the wolves. The article goes through a variety of sections including The Lost Lobo, An Uncertain Beginning,...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Secret Wolf
This article, "The Secret Wolf," in Zoogoer Magazine highlights facts and information related to maned wolves, which are spotted primarily in the Bolivian pampas.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Wolves Change an Ecosystem
Jim Robbins's article, "Weaving A New Web: Wolves Change An Ecosystem" focuses on the research and findings of biologist Robert Crabtree and his organization, Yellowstone Ecosystem Studies, in looking at wolves and coyotes.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wolves, Dogs and Jackals
The Canis genus has as its member's jackals, wolves, the coyote, and the domestic dog. Members of the genus are found on every continent except Antarctica, the dingo having been introduced to Australia a few thousand years ago. Learn...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Arctic Wolf (Canus Lupus Arcticus)
Provides an overview of the Arctic Wolf, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, breeding, and more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Red Wolf (Canis Lupus Rufus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the red wolf, a critically endangered species. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, their pack mentality, predatory nature, range, lifespan, threats from humans, and North...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Wolf (Canis Rufus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the canis rufus, otherwise known as the wolf.
Other
Lausd: Julie of the Wolves Literature Guide
This site features a guide to Jean Craighead George's book "Julie and the Wolves." This project is designed specifically for advanced English Language learners to learn about the Eskimos and Native American population.
Read Works
Read Works: They're Back
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the increasing population of the endangered gray wolf. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Wolf Park Indiana: General Information About Wolves
Site provides the answers and explanations to questions such as, "What do wolves look like?" "Where do wolves live?" and "What do wolves eat?" An excellent resource for information about wolves.
PBS
Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Wolves
A collection of facts and links on the topic of wolves. The facts cover classification, range, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, and management of the population. Includes links for further information and to teaching resources, a...
Other
Compare & Contrast Informational Texts: Common Core Literacy: 3.ri.9
This downloadable resource developed by Jamie Jacobs and edited by Karen Almond will engage students in comparing and contrasting two sets of paired informational passages. Students will compare and contrast articles about coyotes and...
Globio
Glossopedia: Wolves
Wolves are closely related to coyotes, jackals, foxes, and the dogs you see romping in your neighborhood park. Wolves are predators who live and hunt in packs. They are well known for their eerie howling and their intelligence. This...
PBS
Pbs Nature: Gray Wolf
Gray wolves were a frequent sight on the American plains, however, they are now an endangered species despite attempts to reintroduce them to their former habitats in the continental United States. Learn about their natural history in...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Nature and Conservation
Learn about how the natural world interacts with itself and how people impact the planet with this science-based text collection of 46 Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) on the topic of Nature and Conservation. [Free account registration...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Wonderful Wolves
In this lesson students learn about wolves through literature and research. Students learn the truth about wolves by completing a WebQuest examining wolf myths. Then students have the opportunity to locate information about wolves...
A&E Television
History.com: Before America Had Witch Trials, Europe Had Werewolf Trials
A few of the accused may have been actual pedophiles or serial killers, but many were beggars, hermits or recent emigres who were tortured into confessions. 200 years before the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, courts in Europe were...
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Mexican Gray Wolf
Meet the Mexican gray wolf, discover fascinating facts, and learn about physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
Starfall
Starfall: Wolves
This is a nonfiction interactive ebook about wolves and their family. Children can choose to read the book independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
Other
Phoenix Zoo: Mexican Gray Wolf
Learn details about the Mexican gray wolf including appearance, habitat, family life, threats, and fun facts.
CNN
Cnn: Wolves Get Help to Make a Comeback in the West
CNN news story about the efforts to reintroduce wolves into the wilds of America.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Wild Wolves: Wolves and Dogs: Fact and Fiction
Test your knowledge of basic facts about dogs and wolves with this interactive quiz. After answering each question, read more information about the topic.