What’s in a Name? The Stories of Wolf Names at the WCC
The Wolf Conservation Center has always strived to create a world where wolves are referred to by names, not numbers. That is why you’ll find that each of the 24 wolves…
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Asha denied freedom for failure to breed
The young female Mexican wolf captured the imagination of New Mexicans with her travels For Immediate Release, July 25, 2024 Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, (505) 395-6177, csmith@wildearthguardians.org Claire Musser, Grand…
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Conservation Groups Push for Releases of Mexican Gray Wolf Families
A coalition of conservation organizations, including the Wolf Conservation Center, today requested that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service resume releasing captive-born Mexican gray wolf pairs together with their pups into Arizona…
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Celebrating the Leading Ladies of the Wolf Conservation Center this International Women’s Day!
As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we’re thrilled to spotlight the remarkable female wolves that grace the Wolf Conservation Center with their presence. These wolves not only embody strength and…
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Mexican Gray Wolves Numbers Go Up, But Don’t Tell The Whole Story
For Immediate Release March 5, 2024 Contacts: Greta Anderson, Western Watersheds Project (520) 623-1878; greta@westernwatersheds.org Claire Musser, Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project (928) 202-1325 claire@gcwolfrecovery.org Regan Downey, Wolf Conservation Center…
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A Deeper Look into the 2023 Fourth Quarter Mexican Wolf Report – Challenges and Progress
The Wolf Conservation Center is committed to providing in-depth and meaningful insights into the state of Mexican gray wolves in the wild, and we have skin in the game, considering…
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Asha Captured Again In New Mexico, Placed In Captivity
In the unique landscapes of New Mexico, a dispersing wolf named Asha has become a symbol of both the resilience of the Mexican gray wolf species and the ongoing challenges…
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Asha’s visit to northern New Mexico offers hope for recovery; Groups applaud agencies for letting Mexican gray wolf roam north of Interstate 40
For immediate release November 29, 2023 Media contacts:Greta Anderson, Western Watersheds Project (520)623-1878; greta@westernwatersheds.org Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, (505) 395-6177, csmith@wildearthguardians.org Claire Musser, Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project, (928) 202-1325 claire@gcwolfrecovery.org Mary Katherine…
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Conservation Groups Formally Ask for Mexican Gray Wolf ‘Asha’ To Remain Free
For immediate release: November 7, 2023 Media contacts: Greta Anderson, Western Watersheds Project (520)623-1878; greta@westernwatersheds.org Claire Musser, Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project (928)202 1325 claire@gcwolfrecovery.org Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, 505-395-6177,…
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Wildlife advocates urge agencies to let roaming wolf “Asha” go where she needs
Media contacts: Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, 505-395-6177 csmith@wildearthguardians.orgMichael Robinson, Center for Biological Diversity, 575-313-7017 michaelr@biologicaldiversity.orgGreta Anderson, Western Watersheds Project, 520-623-1878 greta@westernwatersheds.orgSally Paez, New Mexico Wild, 505-350-0664 sally@nmwild.orgRegan Downey, Wolf Conservation…
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