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Wild Wolves

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:

Bringing Wolves Home: Ed Bangs
This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinator discusses the wolf's extinction, its place in the ecosystem, its reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park, and who opposes the wolf's existence there. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

What's in a Howl
Discover the whys and wherefores of the wolf howl: its low pitch and long duration, the unique features of each individual's howl, the role it plays in long distance contact, and the different meaning each kind of howl holds. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Wolf-Dog Connection (Hot Science)
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about wolves, dogs, and what they do and don't have in common. (No plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8)

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Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.

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Wild Wolves
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