Month: May 2016
Mexican Wolf Pup “Trumpet” Featured on ABC News
He might only be a few weeks old, but Mexican gray wolf pup “Trumpet” is a rising star! The wolf pup will never be on view at the Wolf Conservation Center, but thanks to ABC News, the kiddo is doing a terrific job raising awareness for his critically endangered kin and our efforts to save…
Read MoreA Wild Salute
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~ John F. Kennedy
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This is what you should do; love the Earth and sun and the animals. ~ Walt Whitman
Read MoreWhen it comes to wolves, it’s all about family
Science is now finding, that in wild animals it’s the oldest members who have the greatest influence on their family’s success and survival. Kira Cassidy relates her research on Yellowstone wolves with other wildlife studies focused on understanding the value of older individuals in group-living species. Cassidy explains how these studies highlight the value of…
Read MoreWCC Among Conservation Groups to File Emergency Petition to Save Plummeting Red Wolf Population
Stronger Regulations Needed to Stem Illegal Shootings, Expand Where Wild Wolves Can Roam WASHINGTON— Conservation groups submitted an emergency petition today calling on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to take immediate steps to bolster flagging protections for the world’s only wild population of red wolves, which has declined by more than 50 percent in…
Read MoreCan America Learn to Value the Big Bad Wolf?
Wolves once ranged across most of North America, a vital part of many varied ecosystems. But by the mid-1900s, an unremitting slaughter by humans had brought wolves to the brink of extinction. Red wolves and Mexican gray wolves survived only in captivity, their wildness caged. And the lands where wolves once roamed were diminished, as…
Read MoreBig Bare Belly Bodes Well for Mexican Wolf Recovery
Pregnancy can be an exciting and magical time for parents but waiting can be excruciating for well-wishers! No pups yet for Mexican wolves F1226 and M1133, but F1226 recently plucked the hair from her big belly – a custom for expectant mothers when preparing for pups. The WCC is one of 54 facilities in the…
Read MoreAmbassador Wolf Milestone – It’s Atka’s Birthday!
Today Ambassador Wolf Atka turns 14 years old! The confident and charismatic ambassador has won the hearts and opened the minds of hundreds of thousands of people in his lifetime. He’s a powerful presence in the fight to preserve wolves’ rightful place in the environment, and for the Wolf Conservation Center staff and volunteers, the…
Read MoreEndangered Mexican Wolf Pup Born At The Wolf Conservation Center
SOUTH SALEM, New York (May 13 ,2016) – Mother’s Day came early for a critically endangered Mexican gray wolf living at the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in New York’s Westchester County. On the morning of May 4th, Mexican gray wolf F1143 gave birth to a single pup – a robust male nicknamed “Trumpet” for his…
Read MoreFor Wolves Pups, Play Is About More Than Fun
Wolves are highly social animals that live in well-organized family units called packs. Cooperative living gives wolf families a number of benefits. It facilitates successful hunting, pup-rearing, defending pack territory, and more. The parents (sometimes referred to as the “alpha” pair) are the leaders of the pack and they express their status with erect posture…
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