Wolf Conservation Center Blog

Proposed Rules Poised to Dismantle Endangered Species Act

December 11, 2025 Comments Off

Your Voice Needed by December 22 The Trump Administration recently unveiled proposed Endangered Species Act (the Act) rules that severely undermine the Act and make it easier for corporations such as oil, gas, and mining companies to push through environmentally destructive projects. Ultimately, these regulatory changes will have disastrous effects, pushing imperiled wildlife towards extinction. The four proposed rules, posted in the Federal Register on November 21, target critical habitat, blanket protections for threatened species, and the consultation process. The first Trump administration attempted to severely weaken the Act but their unscientific alterations were reversed by the Biden administration, which rightly acknowledged that these regulatory changes, if left untouched, would lead to species extinction. Please use the suggested talking points below to submit comments opposing these rules by December 22, 2025. Significance of Proposals and How to Comment 1. Proposed Rule: Section 4(d): Blanket Rule Currently, under U.S. Fish…

Critically Endangered Red Wolves Arrive in New York in Effort to Save Species

November 19, 2025 Comments Off

On November 19, Red Wolf Martha, who was born at the Wolf Conservation Center (the Center) in 2018, and her mate Oka returned home to the Center (South Salem, NY) from the Museum of Life and Science (Durham, NC). Their homecoming also includes the newest members of their family: their pups Proton, Scuppernong, and Ember! This journey was made possible thanks to our friends at Pilots to the Rescue, who donated their time to ensure their ride was safe and stress-free. Two of the Center’s current residents, Red Wolves Caroline and Jacques, are relocating to the Museum of Life and Science. Their transfer is bittersweet, as it signals the end of their chapter with the Center but is the start of a new adventure in North Carolina. With fewer than 20 Red Wolves known to remain in the wild, these carefully orchestrated transfers ensure that every wolf contributes to the…

Red Wolf Ginger Begins a New Adventure

November 10, 2025 Comments Off

Exciting news! Red Wolf Ginger has officially embarked on a new adventure at the North Carolina Zoo! 🐺 On Saturday, the great team at Pilots to the Rescue (PTTR) took to the skies with a very special passenger, Ginger, one of the Wolf Conservation Center’s critically endangered Red Wolves. With care, compassion, and expertise, the PTTR team transported Ginger safely to her new home, where she will play a vital role in the ongoing efforts to recover her imperiled species. Pilots to the Rescue is a volunteer-based nonprofit aviation organization that donates flights to make a difference for animals in need, from shelter pets to endangered wildlife. Their work bridges compassion and conservation, helping animals like Ginger reach the next chapter in their lives safely and stress-free. Ginger’s journey is part of the American Red Wolf Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) program, a collaborative effort between zoos, wildlife agencies, and…