5,000-year-old wolves found on remote island rewrite what we know about domestication – sciencedaily.com

A surprising discovery on a small island in the Baltic Sea is changing how scientists think about the relationship between ancient humans and wolves.Researchers have identified wolf remains dating back roughly 3,000 to 5,000 years on the Swedish island of Stora Karlsö. The finding is remarkable because the island is isolated and has no native […]

A Woman Found Her Late Husband's Taxidermy Collection, Which He Hid for Decades – wideopenspaces.com

We’ve all heard of hunters who have a significant other who simply isn’t a fan of taxidermy, but one woman in England found out her husband’s love for stuffed and preserved game animals was a little more extensive than she originally thought. This realization came after discovering more than a dozen mounts hidden away in […]

EXEC: Turtle Fur’s New CEO Erika Canfield Eyes Outdoor Lifestyle Opportunity – SGB Media Online

Erika Canfield, who was promoted to CEO of Turtle Fur effective August 1, spoke with SGB Executive about Turtle Fur’s legacy on the ski slopes as well as the brand’s moves to expand beyond winter gear into year-round lifestyle and performance accessories.Canfield joined Vermont-based Turtle Fur in October 2022 as part of a new management […]

Tahoe’s bears can get too comfortable with humans. These dogs help bring back healthy fear – Tahoe Daily Tribune

NewsNews | Jul 30, 2026 LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Two of Nevada Department of Wildlife’s (NDOW) top employees look a little shaggy. They wear long fur coats year-round, and they don’t collect a salary.Meet Badger and Banjo, Karelian Bear Dogs that assist the department’s bear team — Carl Lackey and Becca Carniello — in managing […]

Dog Eat Dog: The cutthroat Midwest breeding ring behind North Carolina pet stores – UNC Media Hub

Story by Brooke ElliottPhotos courtesy of Animal Rescue CorpsBusiness is booming for North Carolina’s pet shops. Stores across the state are running flash sales on puppies for the holiday season: Friendly Pets in Greensboro offered $200 off in late November, Petland Raleigh offered a 35 percent discount for Black Friday, and The Pet Warehouse in Jacksonville […]

A short history of alcohol and bars in Alaska – Juneau Empire

Published 8:21 pm Thursday, December 14, 2017 By Doug Vandegraft Editor’s note: This week’s Southeast in Sepia is courtesy of guest author and historian Doug Vandegraft, author of “A Guide to the Notorious Bars of Alaska, published in 2014.The revised second edition of the book, which has more old photos, advertisements and maps than the […]