A Studio City couple has just welcomed some new additions to their family: A litter of 7 wolf pups. Already providing sanctuary for three wolves in their yard as part of their licensed urban wildlife classroom, one of the wolves, Alaska, recently gave birth. But the wolves are not pets; even getting close to the pen where the new mother and her pups are resting is a delicate task, explains KTLA in a video. The couple hopes that introducing young people to the animals will help them understand where they come from and raise awareness about the killing of wolves, adding "we want people to start to embrace the fact that they need [wolves] in our own environment." The couple know they aren't your typical Studio City family: "We've just created a pack, like how most people have families." more ›

Long Beach's Animal Care Services could not be more correct: "It’s a People Problem, Not a Wildlife Problem." As human development encroaches on wildlife habitat, coyotes and other animals become part of a neighborhood's fabric as they search for food and water. And easy to find trash and kitty cats keep those coyotes coming back. On Saturday, a cat was nabbed from the front yard of a Long Beach home. The owners, hearing their cat scream, went outside to find Bear--that's the feline's name--in a coyote's mouth. more ›