Month: May 2019
Raising Pups is a Family Affair
Everyone wants quality time with Mom. Wolf families usually consist of the breeding pair and their offspring of varying ages. This critically endangered Mexican gray wolf family is made up…
End Cruel Wildlife – Killing Contests in New York!
Four months. That’s how much time this mother has left to raise her pups before the coyote hunting season begins in New York. It’s open season on coyotes October 1…
Fewer than 30 Red Wolves Remain, What Happens Now
Last spring, the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) celebrated the birth of ten critically endangered red wolf pups. Every one of them adorable, and all valuable contributions to the recovery of…
Wild Salute
Today on Memorial Day, we remember, thank, and honor all of the men, women, and military working dogs who lost their lives in service to our country.
Wildly Romantic Proposal Symbolizes Love and Loyalty
Throw your engagement to the wolves! On April 27, the Wolf Conservation Center staff and wolves helped facilitate a marriage proposal between two staunch wolf supporters during one of the…
PUPDATE: Mexican Wolf Pups’ First Meaty Mouthfuls
The almost four-week-old Mexican gray wolf pups are eating solid food! At 25 days old, the gradual process of weaning has begun. The pups’ menu has expanded to include small…
Endangered Wolf Pups Snuggle on Big Sister’s Back
Raising pups is a family affair; it is natural for all the wolves to pitch in. With parents Trumpet and Lighhawk, the four three-week-olds born on April 26, and the…
Remembering Atka on his Birthday
Today is Endangered Species Day – a day offering opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species and everyday actions they can take…
Mexican Gray Wolf Pup Born at Wolf Conservation Center Released to the Wild
One small step for an endangered pup, one giant leap for Mexican gray wolves. SOUTH SALEM, NY (May 15, 2019) – Mother’s Day came early for a critically endangered Mexican…
PUPDATE: Two-week-old Mexican Wolf Pups Grow Bolder
The Wolf Conservation Center’s critically endangered Mexican gray wolf pups born on April 26 are almost three weeks old! This is a significant milestone for the pocket-size predators. Born blind…