Red wolves are among the most endangered carnivores in the world. Once spread across the U.S. Southeast, these animals were persecuted with such intensity that in 1980 — after the capture of the last remaining red wolves for a captive-breeding program — the species was declared extinct in the wild Thankfully, the breeding program was a success and on this day 38 years ago red wolves were successfully released back into the wild. Yet today, fewer than 20 individuals remain and vehicle strikes are
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Hunting, trapping, and poisoning caused the extinction of Mexican gray wolves in the wild, with only a handful remaining in captivity. The Endangered Species Act gave these Mexican wolf pups a second chance. It appears evident that some politicians have forgotten the bipartisan values that Congress embraced four decades ago when it first passed the Endangered Species Act. This federal law has given thousands of at-risk species a second chance and has worked successfully to prevent the extinction
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This National Wildlife Day, we’re celebrating the impact wolves have on their ecosystem! When wolves were eradicated from Yellowstone National Park, the elk population grew significantly. Without a natural predator, these elk overgrazed, resulting in a lack of plant growth, other animals leaving to find better habitats, and river banks eroding. After wolves were reintroduced to the landscape in 1995, that all changed. Elk started moving around again, allowing for new plant life to grow. Songbird
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1.6K reactions · 189 shares | Breaking: At least 20 wolves from Yellowstone National Park have been killed crossing the borders of anti-wolf states. Killings like this will continue until Endangered Species Act protections for wolves are restored. Donate today to help in the fight to save wolves. | Defenders of Wildlife | Facebook
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