Wolves evolved hunting tactics (IMAGE)

University of Minnesota

Wolves evolved hunting tactics

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In a new paper published in the journal Behavioral Ecology, , researchers from the University of Minnesota and the Voyageurs Wolf Project show that wolves have evolved ambush hunting tactics specifically tailored for catching and killing beavers.

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Voyageurs Wolf Project

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