The wild population of Mexican gray wolves, excluding this year’s pups, stands at fewer than 42 animals. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is prohibited from releasing Mexican gray wolves directly from captivity into New Mexico, according to the Final Rule governing the reintroduction, but wolves in captivity that were once in the wild can be re-released into New Mexico. Roughly two-thirds of the available habitat for the lobos lies east of the Arizona state line in the Gila National Forest, but only about half of the wolves in the wild are currently in New Mexico.
Follow the link at the bottom to find out more about the constant struggles Mexican Wolves endure, current laws, and updated information on preservation efforts.
Thanks to “Lobos of the Southwest” website for providing this information! Stay informed through www.mexicanwolves.org.
http://www.mexicanwolves.org/index.php/news/222/51/Free-These-Wild-born-Wolves
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