Month: April 2011

The final vote on the budget bill with the attached rider that removes Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections from wolves in Idaho and Montana is expected this Thursday. Congress averted…

This week is National Environmental Education Week! Please visit http://www.eeweek.org/ to join the national network of educators and organizations dedicated to increasing the environmental literacy of K-12 . Environmental education…

Friday night’s agreed upon Senate appropriations bill did in fact contain a rider delisting the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. This bill is pending before Congress and won’t…

Someone stayed up too late last night watching CNN! Last night’s late night deal on Capitol Hill will prevent the Federal Government from shutting down for now and so far…

During breeding season the WCC separates the Mexican wolf males from the females to prevent spontaneous breeding from occurring. A few minutes ago we opened the enclosures so pack mates…

Atka had a great time visiting the enthusiastic students at Shoreline Christian School today! He scent rolled, rearranged a closet, and appeared to curtsy before making his exit. He did…

Red wolf F1291 Long-time Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) resident red wolf F1291 (part of the WCC’s Species Survival Plan population since 2004) was at one time the only red wolf…

What?!  Twice my size? Doug Smith, the leader of the Yellowstone Wolf Project, discusses wolves, their positive impact on nature, and two remarkably large wolves that live in the most…

Atka and Big Mama the Eagle Owl  We’re celebrating Earth Day this month with an exciting bird of prey experience presented by TALONS where guests will meet, fly and catch…

 F613 greets one of her sons  Last summer representatives from facilities that participate in the Mexican Wolf Species Survival Plan (SSP) gathered in South Salem, NY for the Mexican Wolf…