Southwest Wolves

Two Mexican wolvesEl Lobo, the Mexican gray wolf, has returned to some of its former haunts in the American Southwest.  The Mexican wolf reintroduction project began in 1998, and the wolves have been doing their part ever since – forming packs, killing elk, finding mates and raising pups.  It is a story of both success and frustration. The wolves are back, but they are struggling.

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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.

U.S. Wildlife Officials Failing to Conserve Mexican Wolf

April 30, 2008 - With only 52 Mexican gray wolves left in the wild, Defenders and a number of other conservation organizations are asking an Arizona federal court to direct the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to take back their leadership responsibilities for the Mexican wolf reintroduction effort and make wolf conservation a priority. Full press release

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In the Field

Defenders is working on many fronts to ensure the recovery of Mexican wolves in the Southwest US and in Mexico.  We work with ranchers, educators, the public, biologists, and agencies to build support for wolf recovery.

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Publications and Facts

Reviews and reports from the Mexican wolf reintroduction program, all the current rules for managing wolves, and our Places for Wolves Report.

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