Alaskan Wolves

Project Goals: estimate wolf occupancy on outlier islands, quantify the frequency of occurrence of prey species through wolf scat, and assess population connectivity between islands.

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Project Details

Project Location: 22 islands in the Alexander Archipelago in southeastern Alaska, USA

Project Partners: Oregon State University and Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Project Duration: 4 months

Targets Found (approx): 818 in 2024

Target Species

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Alexander Archipelago wolf

Canis lupus ligoni

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    Team Members

    Kayla, Toni, and Barley

    Research Goals

    Kayla, Toni, and Barley

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      What Our Project Partners Had to Say

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      "My team and I had the pleasure of working with Kayla and two [of K9 Conservationists'] wonderful dogs, Scottie and Barley. Kayla's positivity and adaptability were truly remarkable. She approached every challenge with a smile and a can-do attitude, making her a pleasure to work with. Scottie and Barley were not only well-trained but also incredibly adaptable to different environments, proving to be invaluable assets to our conservation efforts. Kayla's unique bond with her dogs and their combined skills made them an exceptional team in the world of conservation. I highly recommend Kayla and her K9 Conservationists for any project – they are a dynamic and positive force for the preservation of our natural world."

      - Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

      Related Media

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      Wildlife experts looks for new ways to count wolves in Alaska

      Heard on All Things Considered and reported by Jack Darnell. Click the NPR logo to listen.

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      Episode #197 Kayla Fratt - K9 Conservationists: Dogs Detecting Data

      Heard on the Wolf Connection podcast. Click the photo to listen.

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      A dog on Prince of Wales Island is helping to conserve wolves by tracking their poop

      Heard on KRBD Ketchikan Community Radio, reported by Jack Darnell. Click the photo to listen.

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