The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) announced in the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Monthly Update that three critically endangered Mexican gray wolves were found dead in Arizona in January. The incidents are under investigation. The three wolves, all female, were valuable members of the overall wild population of lobos. One of the females, given…

The Himalayan wolf is an evolutionarily unique species adapted to life in the high-altitude habitats of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau in Asia. Considered an older species than contemporary subspecies of gray wolf in North America and Eurasia, the Himalayan wolf has been largely overlooked by science and conservation until very recently. In 2014, researchers…

Washington state wildlife managers are considering eliminating hunting competitions, particularly of coyotes, citing ethical and social concerns. The Washington Fish and Wildlife commission, a citizen group appointed by the governor, took the first steps necessary to change the relevant laws at their February meeting. Read More The best available science shows coexisting with predator animals…

Happy Valentine’s Day! Like most humans, wolves form monogamous breeding pairs and remain together for the duration of their adult life. As a team, the pair will maintain a territory, search for prey, and, above all, remain loyal to one another and their family unit. It seems only natural that wolves should symbolize strong, loving…

Love is rare. So are wolves.  Looking for a unique way to say “I love you” to that special person? Hoping to find a gift that represents how they bring out your animalistic side? Sponsor one of our critically endangered mating pairs for just $15 for a wildly romantic present! The WCC is fortunate to have three…

Two month old wolf pups don’t stand a chance against downpours – luckily the pups now have built-in rain gear! The lobo pups are now ten months old and much larger, with outer coats made of protective guard hairs. These coarse guard hairs determine a wolf’s appearance/color and work like a raincoat, protecting a wolf…

In January, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission (IDFG) announced a proposal to extend the season for wolf hunting and trapping across the state on public and private land. The IDFG offered a total of seven hunting proposals and two trapping proposals. In general, the proposals aim to extend all hunting and trapping opportunities, including to: Extend…

Wolves once roamed the U.S. from sea to shining sea in the United States. But slaughter by humans brought wolves to the brink of extinction. In recent decades, reintroduction and conservation efforts have revived gray wolf populations in some regions. And now, despite political barriers and substantial distances, wolves are advancing to their historic territories…

Oregon wolf OR-54 found dead in California. Gray wolf OR-54 was found dead in Shasta County, California, on February 5, 2020. She was approximately 3-4 years old. OR-54 was born into Oregon’s Rogue Pack (the daughter of famous OR-7) and first entered California in 2018. Her adventurous spirit was clear, as evidenced by her journey…

The Katonah Lewisboro School District is in the process of selecting a new mascot for John Jay Middle School and John Jay High School, and the steering committee is asking the local community for suggestions. One of the most popular mascots so far? The “John Jay Wolves!” Wolves are athletic. Wolves are resilient. Wolves work…