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Wolf-Killing Could Disqualify Montana for $24 Million in Federal Funding, State Warnedbit.ly/34bKMPTThe Center for Biological Diversity called today for the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission to show restraint in implementing new legislation that could lead to the slaughter of more than 80% of the state’s wolves.The Center warned that if the commission carries out Senate Bill 314’s recommendations to allow widespread and aggressive killing of wolves, the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may disqualify Montana from receiving about $25 million a year in federal funding under the Pittman-Robertson Act.Pittman -Robertson Act is major funding for wildlife activities In the states.“Montana’s recent anti-wolf legislation is completely contrary to the purposes of the Pittman-Robertson Act, which aims to conserve wildlife,” said Zaccardi. “These bills reflect an anti-wildlife policy that can’t be tolerated.In 2020 Montana received more than $24.4 million in wildlife-management funding.Photo: Deby Dixon ... See MoreSee Less

Time to dispel some myths about the size of gray wolves. While all gray wolves in North America are the same species, they do vary in size depending on location. Wolves in the Rockies average roughly 90-100lbs, with the largest individuals weighing in around 130-140lbs. Wolves in the Midwest and Southwest are smaller, averaging 70-80lbs. So why the discrepancy? It’s not because they’re different wolves. They’re not. Rather it’s because of Bergmann’s rule, which states that animals of similar species tend to be larger at higher latitudes and in colder climates. This rule holds true for all sorts of animals, including elk, moose, penguins, and yes, even wolves! ...Photo Credit: @lbunker ...#wildlifeconservation #wolfconservation #keepwolvesprotected #yellowstonewolves #balancedecosystem #endangeredspecies #wildlife #wolf #wolfwatchers #protectwildlife #savethewolves #wolfpack #protectwolves #graywolf #mexicanwolf #redwolf #wolfresearch #wolfbiology #wolfpups #wolfadvocate #wolfprotection #canislupus #canisrufus #canislycaon #idahoneedswolves #coastalwolves #coloradoneedswolves #utahneedswolves #endtrapping ... See MoreSee Less

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