Month: April 2018
Rewilding America – A Special Event at the Explorers Club
“Rewilding” is redefining 21st-century frontiers, both physically and philosophically. But it is also controversial, especially when the subject is the reintroduction of wolves. THURSDAY, May 3rd – Join Wolf Conservation Center Executive Director Maggie Howell and wildlife biologist Dr. Kyran Kunkel of American Prairie Reserve for a special discussion at The Explorers Club, “Rewilding” America.…
Read MoreThe Strength of the Wolf Is Family
For wolves, playtime isn’t only fun, it strengthens family bonds and reaffirms social status within the pack. And when it comes to wolves, it’s all about family.
Read MoreBittersweet Birthday for 10 Rare Wolf Pups
Ten red wolf pups were born at the Wolf Conservation Center last week, but fewer than 30 remain in the wild. Hunting, trapping, and poisoning caused the initial extinction of red wolves in the wild. Today the world’s most endangered wolf is facing extinction for a second time. Urge U.S. Fish and Wildlife to recommit…
Read MoreTen Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born at the Wolf Conservation Center
Fewer than 30 Remain in the Wild Mother’s Day came early this year at the Wolf Conservation Center! Red wolf F2121 (affectionately nicknamed Charlotte) gave birth to four pups during the afternoon of April 19 and were followed by six pups, born to a different mother (red wolf F1858 or Veronica), just hours later. With…
Read MoreHowls of Thanks
Before National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we want to extend HOWLS of gratitude to the Wolf Conservation Center’s amazing team of volunteers! The WCC staff, Board of Directors, and 30+ wolves are blessed to have such wise, wonderful, and WILD packmates. You each exemplify the amazing potential to make this world a better…
Read MoreAmbassador Wolves Alawa and Zephyr Turn Seven
Happy birthday to two of the cutest pups we ever did see! Throughout their time as ambassador wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center, Zephyr and Alawa have awed, educated, and inspired thousands of people, reminding them that ultimately, when it comes to wolves, it’s all about family. So throw back your head and let out…
Read MoreTaxpayers Fund Killing of Endangered Mexican Wolf – Plus 1.3 Million Other Native Animals
One might imagine that an agency called “Wildlife Services” would take on a supportive role in safeguarding wildlife. Think again. Often dubbed “the Killing Agency,” this branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture released it’s annual report yesterday and the death toll is staggering, In 2017, woefully misnamed agency killed at least 1,320,075 native animals.…
Read MoreHappy birthday to Mexican gray wolf M1564 (Lighthawk)!
At first glance, M1564 seems like every other Mexican wolf residing in the Wolf Conservation Center’s Endangered Species facility: elusive, endangered, essential. But the shy male has experienced something only very few lobos have – the wild. Born around April 15th, 2015, M1564 spent most of his young life roaming the vast terrain of the…
Read MoreEndangered Red Wolf Pups on the Way?
We are on puppy watch at the Wolf Conservation Center! We’re keeping our eyes on 5 potentially pregnant females! Do you think critically endangered red wolf Veronica (F1858) is pregnant? We do! Watch with us now via LIVE webcams!
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