Month: January 2019
Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf Found Dead – At Least 18 Mortalities in 2018
January 14, 2019 — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) announced in the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Monthly Update that a critically endangered Mexican gray wolf – yearling m1661…
Read MoreFifty Wolves Howling
Ambassador wolves Zephyr (featured), Alawa, and Nikai; plus red wolves Charlotte, Jack, Maple, Ben, Marley, Deven, MJ, Tyke, Veronica, Sam, Martha, Rich, Max, Shane, Hunter, Skye-Rae, Notch, Tom, Gilda, and…
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Best Available Predator Science and the Law
On December 18, 2018, the Wolf Conservation Center hosted Dr Adrian Treves for a special webinar, “Best Available Predator Science and the Law.” Predator conservation in North America is split…
Read MoreBest Available Predator Science and the Law
On December 18, 2018, the Wolf Conservation Center hosted Dr. Adrian Treves for a special webinar, “Best Available Predator Science and the Law.” Predator conservation in North America is split…
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First Wolf Legally Killed in Northeastern Montana Since Losing Federal ESA Protections
A female gray wolf was shot Monday in northeastern Montana – the first wolf to be killed in that area since 2011. She was, quite literally, a trailblazer; venturing out…
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Alaska Asks US Interior to Roll Back Safeguards for Endangered Species, National Refuges
The State of Alaska’s wildlife management program targets drastic reductions to apex predators like bears and wolves, and because this intensive management program operates in areas including federal National Wildlife…
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Nine-year Old From Connecticut Honors Atka With A Poem
Ambassador wolf Atka was many things: a teacher, a leader, but most importantly, a friend. Throughout his 16 years, Atka inspired many to advocate on behalf of wolves and although…
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Wolves Naturally Limit Their Own Numbers
The idea that state-sanctioned killing of wolves is necessary to control wolf populations is one of the most widespread assumptions in large carnivore management. However, research demonstrates that wolves limit…
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Killing of Oregon Wolf in California Leads to Criminal Investigation
Young Oregon wolf OR-59 found dead in California. The yearling’s venture across the California border may have led to his sudden, perhaps criminal and untimely death. According to California Wildlife…
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Cheers to a New Year!
From our pack to yours, Happy 2019!
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