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Coping with Climate Change: Washington's Tribes

THE WOLF PACK

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THE WOLF PACK

The tiny, northwestern Quileute tribe, whose origin legends say they are descendents of a wolf pack, gained notoriety as the clan of shapeshifting werewolves who make a treaty with a group of vampires in the popular "Twilight" book and movie series. Tribal members say it has brought many tourists and media attention to their reservation in La Push, Wash., which has helped them galvanize support for their land struggle.

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