Wolves are a species on the brink

Wolves are beautiful, smart, loyal, playful and in a fight for their survival as a species

Wolves have been demonized and misunderstood for much of human history, long before the first campaigns began in the 1880s to eliminate them from the Western landscape.

America's wolves were nearly eradicated in the 20th century. Now, after a remarkable recovery in parts of the country, wolves are once more threatened.

Follow the links below to learn more about these beautiful creatures and how you can help protect them from development and misguided federal and state policies.

Resources

• Gray Wolf Overview

• We Were Wrong About Wolves, Here's Why

• Judge Restores Federal Protections for Gray Wolves

• NOVA Online: Wild Wolves

Speak Up for Wolves!

The gray wolf, an iconic apex predator species that once roamed most of the continental United States, is under attack. Learn more and make your support heard here.

Other Ways to Take Action

• Donate to support wolves, wildlife and wild spaces

• Fight anti–wolf extremism on the ground and ensure a lasting future for wolves in their native habitat. Adopt a gray wolf today!