Here in the Wild Kids section you'll find fun facts and stories about wolves and wildlands published in the International Wolf magazine and written just for kids like you. You will need Adobe's free Acrobat Reader to view these PDF files.
Little Red's Ongoing Story
You have all heard the Little Red Riding Hood story, right? But have you really?
Fold a Wolf Pack
Wolves may be rare or common where you live, but through origami you can create your own wolf pack. Read about the social behavior of wolves in the wild, or even about the International Wolf Center's ambassador wolves, and play act their interactions with your folded animals.
Kids Lead the Way on Red Wolf Education
The Red Wolf Coalition has for years watched children undertake valuable projects on behalf of red wolf recovery.
Homecomings Mean Big Changes in Yellowstone Wolves Mean More Willows, and More Willows Mean More Wildlife!
Do you know what wolves and willows have in common?
Gray Wolves That Are Black and Even White . . . What's Up with That?
What would you expect to see when you visit the International Wolf Center?
Wolf Research: So Many Ways to Learn About Wolves
Anyone can pick up a book and learn about wolves. But how did biologists discover this information in the first place?
A Journey Through the Seasons
Do you like the cool, crisp breeze of a fall day when the leaves are vibrant with colors? Or do you prefer the warm sun of an endless summer day? Many people have a favorite season. We also have different activities depending on the season. Some days you wear a heavy coat outside, while other days you don't wear any coat at all! Have you ever wondered how wolves change with the different seasons?
Wolf Pups: On the Way to Grown Up
When wolf pups are born, they are nearly helpless. They can't see or hear, and weigh only one pound.
Working for Wolves
There are lots of different careers that can make a difference for wolves.
On the Hunt
Do you know how much your family spends on groceries each week? Humans work and use the cash they earn to acquire their food, but wolves have to pay for their groceries directly through hard work.
Adapting to Your Environment
Wolves and other wild animals have special adaptations or tools that help them keep warm or cool while living in the wild.
Communicating with the Moon?
Ahhhwooooo! What is that noise? Where is it coming from? Why is it happening? It is a howl, probably coming from a wolf, and that wolf is most likely trying to communicate with other wolves.
Why Your Dog Rolls in Smelly Stuff
Have you ever heard of (or smelled) a dog rolling around in something really smelly?
Open Wide!
If wolves had dentists what would an office visit bring?
The Many Faces of the Wolf
Have you ever read or heard a story about a wolf? Stories often help us learn about animals that we don't see everyday.
Let's Play Categories
Every year Mrs. Chapman's fourth-grade class looks forward to its visit to the local zoo. There, a naturalist teaches them about the different animals they see. Some of the students notice that the jackals and the foxes look a little bit like wolves, but the coyotes look a whole lot like them.
Puppies...What Will They Be When They Grow Up?
Wolf pups and dog puppies may look alike, and in fact, they are cousins.
Moving Right Along
Have you ever gone for a visit somewhere, then wished you could stay?
Dinner is Served - Carnivore Style!
Does everyone in your house help out at mealtime?
Back from the Brink
In the year 2000, scientists estimated that at least one species of plant or animal goes extinct every 20 minutes - that's 26,280 species that disappear every year!
On the Run for Dinner
A white wolf chases an arctic hare across the summer tundra.
Home Sweet Home
Imagine you're a furry newborn wolf pup. You weigh just a pound.
We've Got Oooooooaaaaaahhhh Mail
We love getting letters from young people at the International Wolf Center.
Packing for the Arctic
Have you ever wanted to travel to the land of icebergs and arctic wolves?
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