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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Great Developments!
Christina Wolf, 16.05.2012
Today we want to present you our new „male pack“. Kenai was successfully introduced to Geronimo in …
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Gaze following abilities in wolves
Friederike Range, 25.02.2011
The summary of our second publication you can find here.By Friederike Range & Zsofia ViranyiFollowing others’ …
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Once more Friederike: Scientific Award by APA
Friederike Range, 14.01.2012
2012 American Psychological Association (APA) Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology …
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 Ernstbrunn Game Park and participate in on of our guided tours, talk to the scientists and watch research life!
Our animals
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Hakima
News about Hakima: Hakima became a very handsome dog. In his pack, he is in the lowest status. In times of unrest in the pack, for example, when the female dogs are in heat, the others give him a hard time. Concerning humans Hakima likes to act as a …
Hakima's Portrait -
Kilio
17.05.2010Kilio is growing up very quickly and is defending himself against the, until now still dominant siblings Rafiki and Alika. He grows and grows and although he is still a bit clumsy with his unporportionally large paws and long legs he is becoming more …
Kilio's Portrait - Other members of the pack
