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.
Speak Up for Southwest Wolves!
Southwest
wolves are struggling to survive: the latest population count confirms
only 4 breeding pairs, and 52 wolves total, in the wild! Sign the petition to support sensible, science-based management of struggling
Southwest wolves. In Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies On August 5, 2010, a U.S. District Court in Montana restored federal
protections for wolves in the Northern Rockies. Wolf hunts in Idaho and
Montana have been temporarily halted, but now more wolves may be killed
by Wildlife Services—federal agents who are seeking authority to gas
wolf pups in their dens and sterilize breeding pairs to control the wolf
population.Take action now to save wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies...
In Alaska
More than 1,000 wolves in Alaska have been killed by aerial gunning
since 2003, and state officials are pushing to kill even more wolves
this year using aerial gunning, poison gas and snares. Take action now to save wolves in Alaska...
In the Southwest
Misinformation and anti-wolf sentiment runs high, with
the few remaining wolves in Arizona and New Mexico at risk of
extinction. With only around 50 Mexican wolves -- and just two
breeding pairs -- left in the wild, we need sensible, science-based
wolf management to ensure the “lobo” will survive -- and thrive -- in
the wilds of the Southwest. Take action to save wolves in the Southwest...
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