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2017-18 Wolf Count Brief
June 7, 2018
The Wisconsin 2017-18 overwinter minimum wolf count is 905-944, a 2.2% decrease from the 2016-17 minimum count of 925-956. 2017-18 results represent a modest decline in the population following 3 years of population growth, including a 6.8% increase last year. … read more
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The paradoxical extinction of the most charismatic animals
April 30, 2018
An international study suggests that the popularity of tigers, lions, polar bears, wolves and others may actually contribute to the species’ downfall, in part because many people believe their iconic stature guarantees their survival. read more
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Status review shows the red wolf remains endangered
April 30, 2018
Status review shows the red wolf remains endangered – Work continues on future management of Eastern North Carolina experimental population. DOWNLOAD PDF: Red Wolf Species Status Assessment
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Mexican Wolf Decision Order
April 30, 2018
March 30, 2018 – A federal judge rejected provisions in a 2015 federal management rule that unlawfully imposed roadblocks to recovery of the endangered Mexican wolf. The rule arbitrarily limited the lobos’ population numbers, banned them from needed recovery habitat, and loosened the … read more
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Spain is one of the last remaining refuges of the European wolf
March 31, 2018
To learn more about wolves in Spain go to http://lobomarley.org/ or https://defensaloboiberico. org/category/manifestacion/
Posted in Canada, Europe, & Asia Wolves, News, Regional Wolves | Tagged european, refuges, remaining, spain

Timber Wolf Alliance Technical Report 2016
March 31, 2018
The Northland College Timber Wolf Alliance recently released a technical report (pdf), surveying the opinions of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Wildlife Society regarding wolf population goals for Wisconsin. While no single goal received overwhelming support, in general, wildlife professionals … read more
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