Meet our wolves …
… and witness scientific research at the Wolf Science Center.
The old triangle: Wolves, dogs and humans - all characterized by cooperation and complex cognition …
More on the Wolf - Dog - Human Triangle
This research center and exceptional wolf keeping facility is the place where the similarities between wolves, dogs and humans are explored.
The wolves are hand-raised by scientists and therefore have a close and trustful working relationship with us. They regularly participate in cooperative and cognitive tasks to study their mental abilities and to keep them physically and mentally busy which also benefits their welfare.
Come and watch some of our scientific activities and interactions with the wolves!
Latest
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First the work then having fun
Helene Möslinger, 30.08.2010
As it is often the case first come the work and then there is time for fun. That’s the same for your wolves and …
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Our first publication
Friederike Range, 05.09.2009
Here you find a summary of the study Explaining Dog Wolf Differences in Utilizing Human Pointing Gestures: Selection …
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The essentials of a good morning
Rita Takacs, 07.08.2010
A photo-report about how a good day starts to our wolves here at the WSC. They were observed from 5:30 in the …
Research at the WSC
Learn more about wolves
Would you like to learn more about wolves and their cognitive and social abilities?
Then please come to the Cumberland Game Park and participate in on of our guided tours, talk to the scientists and watch research life!
Our wolves
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Nanuk
he was rather unlucky, since his mom decided not to feed him and his brother and so was hand-raised from the very beginning. He often howls and then wants to get on somebody’s lab to sleep. Resting while being petted is much better! …
Nanuk's Portrait -
Tatonga
is the oldest of the four puppies. Since she was the only pup of Corky, she is rather big for her age. She is curious, friendly, does what she wants and is always up to something – the best thing is to find somebody one can annoy a bit. …
Tatonga's Portrait - Other members of the pack
