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Wolves on the brink

Concern that Swedish wolves are mating with dogs and could become extinct

source: New Scientist February 5 2000 p5

A wolf puppy in a car crash in Sweden was fathered by a dog, according to Uppsala University scientists. Wolves may mate with dogs because there are not enough wolves. Mating with dogs could lead to wolves becoming extinct in Sweden.
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Wolves on the brink

Concern that Swedish wolves are mating with dogs and could become extinct

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