Endangered Mexican gray wolves scored a big victory!

A federal judge just rejected portions of an illegal rule that limited their population numbers, banned them from needed recovery habitat, and loosened the rules against killing the animals in the wild.

“This ruling offers hope that the Mexican gray wolf can be pulled back from the brink of extinction before it is too late,” said Earthjustice attorney Timothy Preso.

Last week (LoboWeek) marked the 20th anniversary of the Mexican gray wolf’s return to the wild – this win is the perfect anniversary gift!

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