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LONGFORM


In search of
Japan’s lost wolves

Is this enigmatic beast — said to be extinct since 1905 — still out there? In a five-part series, we track an enduring mystery that has captivated the imaginations of many.

LONGFORM


In search of
Japan’s lost wolves

Is this enigmatic beast — said to be extinct since 1905 — still out there? In a five-part series, we track an enduring mystery that has captivated the imaginations of many.
 
  • Chapter 1: Primal howl
    Chapter 1: Primal howl
    Deep into the mountains we go in search of a mysterious beast...
  • Chapter 2: Chance encounter
    Chapter 2: Chance encounter

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    Mountaineer Hiroshi Yagi is devoted to proving the existence of the Japanese wolf, a saga...
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    Chapter 3: Zoological mystery

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    Despite considerable research into the Japanese wolf, this elusive carnivore remains a zoological mystery in...
  • Chapter 4: Territorial threat
    Chapter 4: Territorial threat

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    Industrialization and deforestation played a part in the Japanese wolf’s supposed demise at the turn...
  • Chapter 5: Enduring legacy
    Chapter 5: Enduring legacy

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    This series' final installment examines the wolf's lasting legacy as a source of unsolved mysteries...
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    • Chapter 1
    • Chapter 2
    • Chapter 3
    • Chapter 4
    • Chapter 5