Lobo Week Quiz 2025

Sorry, the answer is "This was the week that Mexican gray wolves were reintroduced to the wild after being missing for more than 30 years." On March 29, 1998, 11 captive-reared Mexican gray wolves, also known as "lobos," were released to the wild for the first time in the Blue Range Recovery Area of Arizona and New Mexico. Missing from the landscape for more than 30 years, the howl of the rarest and most unique subspecies of gray wolf was once again greeted by the mountains of the southwest. This March marks the 27th anniversary of this historic event, a significant milestone for the lobo and wildlife conservation. In recognition of the anniversary, the WCC is among a large group of partners participating in #LoboWeek, an international movement to educate people about the Mexican wolf, or "lobo", and our efforts to successfully restore this critically endangered wolf to its ancestral home in the wild.

That's correct! On March 29, 1998, 11 captive-reared Mexican gray wolves, also known as "lobos," were released to the wild for the first time in the Blue Range Recovery Area of Arizona and New Mexico. Missing from the landscape for more than 30 years, the howl of the rarest and most unique subspecies of gray wolf was once again greeted by the mountains of the southwest. This March marks the 27th anniversary of this historic event, a significant milestone for the lobo and wildlife conservation. In recognition of the anniversary, the WCC is among a large group of partners participating in #LoboWeek, an international movement to educate people about the Mexican wolf, or "lobo", and our efforts to successfully restore this critically endangered wolf to its ancestral home in the wild.

Sorry, the answer "Between 200 and 300". As of 2025, there are a minimum of 286 wolves living in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico. This number represents an increase from the previous year. While population growth is positive, scientists recommend there be a minimum of 750 total wild lobos in three subpopulations. The lack of genetic diversity in the current wild population poses a long-term threat to the species.

That's correct! As of 2025, there are a minimum of 286 wolves living in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico. This number represents an increase from the previous year. While population growth is positive, scientists recommend there be a minimum of 750 total wild lobos in three subpopulations. The lack of genetic diversity in the current wild population poses a long-term threat to the species.

Sorry, the correct answer is "15". The first lobo from the WCC was released to the wild in 2006. Since then, the WCC has released a total of 15 Mexican gray wolves to the wild. Most recently, the WCC released five lobos to a wild den in New Mexico in May 2024. Fostering is a coordinated effort between the Mexican gray wolf Interagency Field Team and the Mexican Wolf Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) program and is employed in an attempt to increase the wild population and enhance genetic diversity. Captive-born pups are introduced into a similar-aged wild litter so the pups can grow up as wild wolves and aid in the recovery of their endangered species. Of course, fostering alone cannot augment the genetics of the wild population; adult and family group releases are needed as well.

That's correct! The first lobo from the WCC was released to the wild in 2006. Since then, the WCC has released a total of 15 Mexican gray wolves to the wild. Most recently, the WCC released five lobos to a wild den in New Mexico in May 2024. Fostering is a coordinated effort between the Mexican gray wolf Interagency Field Team and the Mexican Wolf Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) program and is employed in an attempt to increase the wild population and enhance genetic diversity. Captive-born pups are introduced into a similar-aged wild litter so the pups can grow up as wild wolves and aid in the recovery of their endangered species. Of course, fostering alone cannot augment the genetics of the wild population; adult and family group releases are needed as well.

Sorry, the answer is "Slides". Mexican gray wolf Slides was born at the Wolf Conservation Center on May 1, 2023 to parents Trumpet and Lighthawk but soon the tiny pup and four of his siblings (Tuba, Banjo, Fiddle, and Viola) flew to the wilds of New Mexico! The pups were placed with wild families that had pups of similar age through a process known as "pup fostering." Slides is now a living, breathing part of the wild landscape, and we know he's living a life that captive lobos dream of. The Mexican Gray Wolf Interagency Field Team is currently monitoring his movements via a GPS collar.

That's correct! Mexican gray wolf Slides was born at the Wolf Conservation Center on May 1, 2023 to parents Trumpet and Lighthawk but soon the tiny pup and four of his siblings (Tuba, Banjo, Fiddle, and Viola) flew to the wilds of New Mexico! The pups were placed with wild families that had pups of similar age through a process known as "pup fostering." Slides is now a living, breathing part of the wild landscape, and we know he's living a life that captive lobos dream of. The Mexican Gray Wolf Interagency Field Team is currently monitoring his movements via a GPS collar.