Defenders' Experts
Wolves
Wolf Basics
Historically, wolves roamed throughout the lower 48 states, but centuries of misconceptions and hostility toward the species led to intense human persecution. These factors coupled with habitat loss effectively wiped out the species throughout most of the country during the twentieth century.
Defenders of Wildlife has been a leader in wolf conservation since wolves first appeared on the federal endangered species list.
Learn more about Defenders' wolf recovery efforts throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Celebrate Wolf Awareness Week
October 12-18, 2008
National Wolf Awareness Week encourages conservation efforts not only for wolves, but for all wild species.
Yellowstone Area Wolves Protected Again!
September 17, 2008 - The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it is rescinding the rules that removed Endangered Species Act protections for wolves.
Proactive Wolf Conservation
Defenders is dedicated to preventing conflict between wolves
and humans by supporting the use of preventative measures.
Our work with landowners and communities is reducing conflicts
between wolves and humans and increasing general tolerance for
wolves across the landscape.
Learn more about
all our innovative conservation solutions.
Wolves and the Endangered Species Act
In 1973, gray and red wolves were two of the first species placed
under federal protections by the Endangered Species Act. Under
these protections, wolf populations have reestablished in portions of
the lower 48 states, but many challenges remain.
Learn more
Strong Support for Southwest Wolves
June 16, 2008 - Who's afraid of the "big, bad" wolf? According to a new poll, not residents of Arizona and New Mexico. In fact, the overwhelming majority of people in the Southwest support wolf recovery in the region. See the poll results.
Help Stop Aerial Gunning of Wolves
Urge your representative to support the Protect America's Wildlife Act, introduced by Rep. George Miller (Calif-D).
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