Massive "coyote" shot in Newfoundland, Canada
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17tactical
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wolf or 3/4 wolf, zero coyote in that... a nice dead wolf...
cawilson82
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If that or the native Indian dog either one came into my stand I'd shoot it.
AllPredatorCalls
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It is a wolf...
First wolf killed in New Brunswick since 1876
Wolves may be heading back into New Brunswick and Newfoundland after being hunted to extinction a century ago.
The DNA test of a 39-kg canine shot last month in New Brunswick confirms it is the first wolf killed in the province since 1876.
And experts believe a 37-kg canine killed in March in Newfoundland may be a wolf, even though the animal has not been seen in the province since the 1920s...
The genetic test, conducted on a piece of tongue at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont., found that the young male is a cross between a grey wolf and an eastern wolf — a hybrid sometimes known as the Great Lakes wolf. ....READ THE ARTICLE FROM MAY 9th
First wolf killed in New Brunswick since 1876
Wolves may be heading back into New Brunswick and Newfoundland after being hunted to extinction a century ago.
The DNA test of a 39-kg canine shot last month in New Brunswick confirms it is the first wolf killed in the province since 1876.
And experts believe a 37-kg canine killed in March in Newfoundland may be a wolf, even though the animal has not been seen in the province since the 1920s...
The genetic test, conducted on a piece of tongue at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont., found that the young male is a cross between a grey wolf and an eastern wolf — a hybrid sometimes known as the Great Lakes wolf. ....READ THE ARTICLE FROM MAY 9th
Originally Posted By: AllPredatorCallsIt is a wolf...
First wolf killed in New Brunswick since 1876
Wolves may be heading back into New Brunswick and Newfoundland after being hunted to extinction a century ago.
The DNA test of a 39-kg canine shot last month in New Brunswick confirms it is the first wolf killed in the province since 1876.
And experts believe a 37-kg canine killed in March in Newfoundland may be a wolf, even though the animal has not been seen in the province since the 1920s...
The genetic test, conducted on a piece of tongue at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont., found that the young male is a cross between a grey wolf and an eastern wolf — a hybrid sometimes known as the Great Lakes wolf. ....READ THE ARTICLE FROM MAY 9th
According to a news source from Newfoundland the DNA results have been released for the New Brunswick one, but not the one from Newfoundland.
http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&ID=23158&latest=1
First wolf killed in New Brunswick since 1876
Wolves may be heading back into New Brunswick and Newfoundland after being hunted to extinction a century ago.
The DNA test of a 39-kg canine shot last month in New Brunswick confirms it is the first wolf killed in the province since 1876.
And experts believe a 37-kg canine killed in March in Newfoundland may be a wolf, even though the animal has not been seen in the province since the 1920s...
The genetic test, conducted on a piece of tongue at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont., found that the young male is a cross between a grey wolf and an eastern wolf — a hybrid sometimes known as the Great Lakes wolf. ....READ THE ARTICLE FROM MAY 9th
According to a news source from Newfoundland the DNA results have been released for the New Brunswick one, but not the one from Newfoundland.
http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&ID=23158&latest=1
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AllPredatorCalls
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You are correct.
The star article uses a picture of the Newfoundland Wolf (coyote) .. kind a confusing...
The star article uses a picture of the Newfoundland Wolf (coyote) .. kind a confusing...
CV32
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News release
Quote:Environment and Conservation
May 25, 2012
Genetic Testing Confirms Bonavista Peninsula Animal is a Labrador Wolf
An 82-pound animal harvested in March 2012 by a resident of the Bonavista peninsula has been confirmed as a Labrador wolf, following extensive genetic testing by both Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) and the University of Idaho.
“We can only speculate on how this wolf arrived on the island of Newfoundland, but most likely it travelled from Labrador on sea ice to the island,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Environment and Conservation. “Wolves are known to travel long distances and with the number of polar bears coming ashore in Newfoundland this spring, sea ice was plentiful enough to provide a travel route for a Labrador wolf.”
Tissue samples from the animal were sent to Memorial University’s CREAIT Genomics and Proteomics Facility and the University of Idaho’s Laboratory for Evolutionary, Ecological and Conservation Genetics. The Idaho university was engaged because of ongoing student research involving genetic testing as part of the provincial caribou strategy. The samples were compared to reference samples from known wolf, coyote and domestic dog populations. Both laboratories concur that, based on the extensive genetic testing at both facilities, the animal is a Labrador wolf.
“Based on the analyses of our samples, which included coyotes from insular Newfoundland, wolves from Labrador and dogs from both insular Newfoundland and Labrador, we conclude that the animal is a wolf,” said Dr. Beth Perry, Research Associate, Genomics and Proteomics Facility, MUN. “Due to the complex shared history of coyotes, wolves and dogs, we conducted an extensive comparative analysis with the University of Idaho which had a number of samples in their collection as part of the provincial caribou strategy. Concurrence by both laboratories gives us a high degree of confidence in the results.”
As part of ongoing wildlife research in the province, the Provincial Government works with hunters and trappers to collect tissue samples through the coyote carcass collection program. To date, approximately 3,000 carcasses have been collected and no wolves have been detected. Additionally, work underway as part of the island caribou strategy has not indicated the presence of wolves.
The Newfoundland wolf became extinct on the island around 1930, but the grey wolf is common in Labrador. Although wolves may occasionally arrive from Labrador, there is no evidence of a breeding population on the island portion of the province.
Quote:Environment and Conservation
May 25, 2012
Genetic Testing Confirms Bonavista Peninsula Animal is a Labrador Wolf
An 82-pound animal harvested in March 2012 by a resident of the Bonavista peninsula has been confirmed as a Labrador wolf, following extensive genetic testing by both Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) and the University of Idaho.
“We can only speculate on how this wolf arrived on the island of Newfoundland, but most likely it travelled from Labrador on sea ice to the island,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Environment and Conservation. “Wolves are known to travel long distances and with the number of polar bears coming ashore in Newfoundland this spring, sea ice was plentiful enough to provide a travel route for a Labrador wolf.”
Tissue samples from the animal were sent to Memorial University’s CREAIT Genomics and Proteomics Facility and the University of Idaho’s Laboratory for Evolutionary, Ecological and Conservation Genetics. The Idaho university was engaged because of ongoing student research involving genetic testing as part of the provincial caribou strategy. The samples were compared to reference samples from known wolf, coyote and domestic dog populations. Both laboratories concur that, based on the extensive genetic testing at both facilities, the animal is a Labrador wolf.
“Based on the analyses of our samples, which included coyotes from insular Newfoundland, wolves from Labrador and dogs from both insular Newfoundland and Labrador, we conclude that the animal is a wolf,” said Dr. Beth Perry, Research Associate, Genomics and Proteomics Facility, MUN. “Due to the complex shared history of coyotes, wolves and dogs, we conducted an extensive comparative analysis with the University of Idaho which had a number of samples in their collection as part of the provincial caribou strategy. Concurrence by both laboratories gives us a high degree of confidence in the results.”
As part of ongoing wildlife research in the province, the Provincial Government works with hunters and trappers to collect tissue samples through the coyote carcass collection program. To date, approximately 3,000 carcasses have been collected and no wolves have been detected. Additionally, work underway as part of the island caribou strategy has not indicated the presence of wolves.
The Newfoundland wolf became extinct on the island around 1930, but the grey wolf is common in Labrador. Although wolves may occasionally arrive from Labrador, there is no evidence of a breeding population on the island portion of the province.
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