Food
What does wolves eat
deer, elk, beaver
What was the population of wolves before Europeans came to US?
250,000
What role did wolves have in the Native American culture?
They are part of their spiritual and ceremonial events.
Why were wolves blamed for the drop in deer population?
They were seen as a scapegoat even though it was the Europeans killed them.
What are the wolves role in the web of life?
Give food to species and part of Native American culture
Why do wolves leave leftovers
to provide food for other species
How many are alive in 1970's?
500-1,000
Why did Native American believe wolf skin would help people that are sick?
It has mysterious powers to heal
Why were Europeans killing wolves?
They killed them out of fear. Stories had them as the bad guys.
What posed a threat to the safety of wolves?
more population and bigger cities
Who does wolves provide food for?
eagles, ravens, bears, foxes
How were wolves killed?
shot, poisoned, clubbed, trapped, and set on fire
What did the Kwakuitl tribe used to be before they were men and women?
They were wolves.
How many wolves were killed by Europeans in a 25-year span?
80,000
Where are wolves reclaiming their habitats?
Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, North Carolina, and Arizona
Why do they eat deer and elk?
They eat them because they won't fight back
Why were wolves killed in 1630?
for a reward
The Crow believed what about wolf skin?
That they could save lives.
In the 19th century, Europeans killed wolves for what?
pelts
Who believes they can protect the animals including the wolves?
Advocacy groups including US wildlife and fish services and zoos