German officials hosted a #wolf summit to discuss wolves. Livestock organizations vehemently protested any protection of wolves, stating instead that they would like to hunt wolves and see them eliminated from Germany.

But most people and prominent conservation figures are highlighting the lack of scientific evidence supporting a hunt and also calling out the hypocrisy of Germans wanting to ban trophy hunting in other countries but not their own.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/apr/28/wolf-does-not-belong-here-german-summit-animal-attacks

#WolvesOfMastodon

Last week, the US House Natural Resources Committee voted in favor of HR 764, Lauren Boebert’s legislation which seeks to permanently remove federal ESA protections for gray wolves in the lower 48. The full House could take this bill up within weeks.

Five other bills & resolutions that threaten to undermine the ESA were also passed, including HR 1245 & HR 1419, which seek to remove federal ESA protection for 2 populations of grizzly bears.

https://nywolf.org/2023/04/important-updates-on-lauren-boeberts-so-called-trust-the-science-act/

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon

Look at that beautiful bald belly!
Red wolf Lava recently plucked the hair from her big belly – a custom for expectant mothers when preparing for pups!

Join us via live webcams to monitor Lava and other expectant mothers Sage and Trumpet ➡ https://nywolf.org/meet-our-wolves/webcams/

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon #RedWolf #MexicanGrayWolf

The howl of the wolf is a language born of the wild, a testament to their unyielding spirit and the harmony of their pack; let it remind us that connection, loyalty, and communication hold the power to unite and guide us through life's untamed journey.

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon

https://youtu.be/_y9a9vDGgFE

One of the most beloved matriarchs at the Wolf Conservation Center turns 15 today - join us in wishing Mexican gray wolf Rosa a happy birthday! 🎉

We've had the privilege of witnessing Rosa grow from a newborn pup into the intelligent, loving, and fierce wolf that she is today. Her tenacity inspires us, and we're so thankful that her children were raised by this powerful female - they will be better wolves because of her.

We love you, Rosa!

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon
#MexicanGrayWolf #Lobo

@Rebellious @pyshro
ربل از مرحوم مرحوم‌تره و مرحوم از ربل ربل‌تر!
#WolvesOfMastodon

Wolves nap together, live together, and, most importantly, love together.

For wolves, family is everything. 🐺

Curl up with the wolves anytime on #Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wolfconservationcenter

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon
#MexicanGrayWolf #Lobo

Federal employees killed an endangered Mexican gray wolf.

Affectionately named Rusty by a middle school student in a nationwide contest, the wolf was killed on April 12, leaving behind his likely pregnant mate and several yearling pups.

Get this... The Service quietly authorized the killing on March 29, 2023 – on the day marking the 25th anniversary of Mexican wolves’ return to the wild.

https://nywolf.org/2023/04/government-agents-kill-endangered-mexican-gray-wolf-father-threatening-packs-survival/

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon #MexicanGrayWolf #Lobo

Raising pups is a family affair, so it is natural for all the wolves to pitch in!

Older siblings help out by regurgitating food for young pups; they'll also protect and babysit them. While pitching in, wolves will learn critical parenting strategies and techniques from their parents for when they have pups of their own.

Passing down knowledge from one generation to the next allows families to maintain traditions unique to their pack.

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon

https://youtu.be/6qyPT-po-j0

Last week, USFWS announced the passing of red wolf 1849F (featured on the right), the matriarch of the Milltail family.

Although the soon-to-be 13 yr old is no longer with us on the wild landscape of North Carolina, her captivating spirit lives on in her daughter (left) & grandpups, and we will continue the fight to safeguard the wild legacy she leaves behind.

Only 13 red wolves are known to remain in the wild.

→ https://news.yahoo.com/endangered-wolf-matriarch-known-prowess-140242791.html

📷 Wildlands Network

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon #RedWolf

The USFWS said it won't prohibit coyote hunting in parts of Arizona & New Mexico, where the animals are sometimes mistaken for endangered Mexican gray wolves, despite 11 examples of wolves shot by people who mistook them for coyotes.

Conservation organizations, including the WCC, filed a petition to protect coyotes under the ESA due to their similar appearance to Mexican wolves - Coyotes can be killed year-round in AZ & NM.

→ https://www.axios.com/2023/04/04/coyote-protection-arizona-new-mexico-us-government-rejects

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon #Lobo #Coyote

#LoboWeek begins today! 🐺

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Mexican gray wolf's return to the wild!

Missing from the landscape for more than 30 years, the howl of the rarest & most unique subspecies of gray wolf was once again greeted by the mountains of the southwest.

Celebrate this exciting milestone for Lobos & wildlife conservation by joining the LoboWeek movement (Mar 26 - Apr 1)

For more info & photos
→ https://nywolf.org/loboweek-2023/

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon #MexicanGrayWolf #Lobo

Those aren't claws... They're ice picks!

#wolves #WolvesOfMastodon #wolf #wildlife

When is a refuge not a refuge?
When it's in the United States and you're a wolf.

#Wolves #WolvesOfMastodon #wildlife #RelistWolves #StopTheSlaughter

Usually, the WCC is one of your only opportunities to come across any wolves, wild or not, in the northeastern United States. The howl of the wolf has been silent in the Northeast for centuries.

That said, there have been a handful of sightings over the years, including one wolf who was reportedly killed in Otsego Co. back in Dec. 2021.

→ https://nywolf.org/2023/03/wild-wolf-in-new-york-reinforces-need-for-northeastern-protections/

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon

Did you know that cooperative living allows wolves to limit their population? For example, they control the numbers within their family group by only letting certain members breed. Self-regulation ensures that these essential apex predators do not overexploit their resources.

→ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272359466_What_is_an_apex_predator

#RelistWolves #Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon

As of now, 256 wolves have been killed in Montana's controversial wolf hunt.

With snares, traps, and bait, people are killing these wolves for fun.

It's outrageous that in the 21st century, bloodlust continues to drive the wolf management policies in states like Montana, Idaho, & Wyoming.

Call on the US Interior to prioritize conservation over bloodsport by relisting wolves in the N. Rockies to protect them from this cruelty.

→ http://bit.ly/3XmkAwz

#RelistWolves #Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon

Snow may be a nuisance for some, but for wolves, it's a winter wonderland! Alawa (pictured via webcam) loves nothing more than playing and romping through the fresh snow. Next time you see a snowy landscape, imagine the joy that wolves must feel in this natural winter playground.❄️🐺

Join all 31 wolves who call the Wolf Conservation Center home anytime on:

Twitch → http://twitch.tv/wolfconservationcenter

-or-

Live webcams → http://nywolf.org/meet-our-wolves/webcams/

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon #Snowday

The death toll in Montana's controversial wolf hunt has increased to 254.

It's a sad reality that wolves in Montana face traps, bullets, and snares when they should be focused on the spring arrival of their pups.

Call on the U.S. Department of Interior to prioritize conservation over bloodsport.

Please TAKE ACTION to urge them to enact an emergency listing to protect wolves in the Northern Rockies → https://bit.ly/3XmkAwz

#RelistWolves #Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon

A wolf's howl is a timeless song that captures the very essence of the wilderness. It's a primal call that speaks to our souls and reminds us of the raw and untamed beauty of nature.

Appreciate wolves 🐺

#Wolf #WolvesOfMastodon #BritishColumbia #howl