Wolf Conservation Center Blog
The speed of physical pup development is incredible! Although no bigger than one pound at birth, wolves reach their adult size in less than one year, and reach sexual maturity at about two years old. So what, exactly, does pup development look like? 0 – 12 daysEyes and ears are closedDark fur, rounded heads – about 1 lb in sizeVocalizations consist of whines and whimpersNursing 12 days – 1 monthEyes and ears open around 12 days old, eyes are blueBegin to stand and slowly walk around in denVocalizations expand to include growls, squeaky attempts at howlsBegin to eat small pieces of regurgitated meat 1 month – 2 monthsExplore outside of the den, play near the entranceDisproportionately large paws and headGradual weaning process begins; grown canine teeth and premolar teethPlay fighting with littermates begins 2 months – 4 monthsEyes slowly change from blue to golden yellowPups eat solid food provided by…
For immediate release April 8, 2026 TUCSON, Ariz. – Conservationists are celebrating the historic translocation of two families of Mexican gray wolves in Durango, Mexico, almost fifty years after the last wolves were removed from the state to initiate the captive breeding program that saved the subspecies from extinction. Mexico has been releasing wolves in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua since 2011, but the Durango effort marks a major milestone in restoring wolves to a more southern part of their range. The wolves are in a pre-release pen and scheduled to be released into the wild in the coming weeks. “Introducing these new wolf packs in Mexico is a sure sign that our partners to the south are dedicated to Mexican gray wolf recovery and our shared mission,” said Craig Miller, Defenders of Wildlife senior Southwest representative. “While we celebrate this moment today, we must remain vigilant on our…
The Wolf Conservation Center participates in the SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) Program, formerly known as Species Survival Plan (SSP), for two endangered wolf species, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) and the red wolf (Canis rufus). The Mexican gray wolf and the red wolf are among the rarest mammals in North America; both species were at one time extinct in the wild. Organizations participating in SAFE are tasked with basic husbandry, collaborating in the carefully managed captive breeding and release program, and research. At the Wolf Conservation Center (the Center) we currently host 12 Mexican gray wolves and 17 red wolves within our Endangered Species Facility. Wolves breed in late winter, are pregnant for about 63 days, and usually birth four to six pups. Genetic health is the primary consideration governing decisions for reproductive pairings and captive-to-wild release events. This year, two wolf couples had the opportunity to…
Snowy Owl in Norwalk!
Atka is appearing at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk several times this month. During his first visit last week we received word that there was a Snowy Owl at nearby…
First post
Greetings! Welcome to the blog of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York (www.nywolf.org). We plan to update the blog as often as possible with stories about our…
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