Evolution and Extinction
Canid Evolutionary Tree
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The Dire Wolf's position in the canid evolutionary tree and its relationship to other canid species.
Extinction Process Analysis
125,000 Years Ago
Dire Wolves first appear in North America
12,000 Years Ago
End of the last Ice Age, climate begins to warm
10,000 Years Ago
Final extinction of the Dire Wolf
Modern Extinction Crisis
Climate Change Impact
Global warming leads to habitat reduction and species distribution changes, sharing similarities with the climate shifts during the Dire Wolf extinction period.
Learn More →Habitat Destruction
Human activities causing habitat destruction threaten many species' survival, similar to environmental changes during the Dire Wolf era.
Learn More →Invasive Species
Invasive species disrupt ecological balance, comparable to the competition from new species during the Dire Wolf period.
Learn More →Modern Wolf Conservation
Current Conservation Status
- Global wolf population continues to decline
- Severe habitat fragmentation
- Increasing human-wolf conflicts
- Strengthening conservation measures
Conservation Success Stories
- Yellowstone National Park wolf reintroduction
- European wolf population recovery
- Establishment of wolf reserves in China
- Community-based conservation projects
Educational Resources
Elementary School Curriculum
Dire Wolf knowledge and animal conservation awareness curriculum suitable for elementary school students.
Middle School Curriculum
In-depth evolution theory and animal conservation curriculum suitable for middle school students.
Teacher Resource Pack
Complete teaching resource package including lesson plans, presentations, and activity guides.
Interactive Experience
Ecosystem Simulator
Understand the impact of apex predator disappearance on ecosystems through interactive simulation.
Conservation Pledge Wall
Share your commitment to animal conservation and inspire others to join conservation efforts.