Month: September 2020
California Bans Rat Poisons, Protecting Bobcats, Mountain Lions
Victory for California’s wildlife! Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Tuesday to restrict the use of certain rat poisons (rodenticides) that have been linked to the deaths of mountain…
Read MoreWolf Family Structure Evident in 1.3 Million Year Old Specimens
Wolves are the perfect example of a family unit – they’re loyal, loving, and work together to survive. These traits aren’t a recent development; they’re actually millions of years old!…
Read MoreShow Support for Red Wolves with Themed Apparel
Help raise awareness for red wolves and support the Wolf Conservation Center‘s efforts to protect and preserve them with your purchase from our limited “Protect” collection! Additional colors and styles available!
Read MoreEndangered Captive-Born Mexican Gray Wolf Found Dead in Arizona
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) announced in the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Monthly Update that an endangered Mexican gray wolf was found dead in Arizona in August. The male, known as…
Read MoreYou Heard Our Howls – Thank You!
YOU DID IT! Yesterday, we invited you to be a part of Red Wolf Week and you heard our howls! Friends like you helped the Wolf Conservation Center raise over $28,000 to…
Read MoreConservation Groups Announce Intent to Sue Federal Government Over Red Wolf Mismanagement
On Monday, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) of its intent to file suit for violations of the Endangered Species Act in…
Read MoreRed Wolf Recovery Milestone – 33 Years Wild
Thirty-three years ago today, a new chapter in wildlife conservation began with a wild homecoming unlike anything seen before. The first captive-bred red wolves were released to the wild! In…
Read MoreVirtual Field Trips Allow Students to “Meet” Wolves Through Computer Screens!
Go on a virtual field trip to meet WOLVES! The Wolf Conservation Center is excited to offer virtual field trips to classes, after school programs, and more during the fall…
Read MorePositive Steps for Washington’s Wolves, Thanks to Governor Inslee
Although Washington’s wolves still face many challenges, the state-endangered wolves received a much-needed show of support last week when Governor Jay Inslee sent a letter directing the state Department of Fish and…
Read MoreGov. Inslee Orders Washington to Replace Wolf Killing Policies with New Management Rules
Good news for Washington’s wolves! Washington Governor Jay Inslee today sent a letter directing the state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to initiate a new rulemaking relating to wolf management. The…
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