Gray Wolves - Conservation
As early settlers began to move further westward and became more numerous, the large game population was severely reduced, which appeared detrimental for Gray Wolves. With the crucial prey of deer, elk, bison and moose disappearing, Gray Wolves had no other choice than to look for alternatives. Unfortunately, wolves began to replace their ordinary prey with cattle and sheep. A crusade to eliminate the wolf began in the 19th century to protect the livestock that was critical to the settler's existence. A bounty of was still being offered as late as 1965. Wolves were not only shot from vehicles, trapped, hunted with dogs, but also animal carcasses were poisoned and left out for the wolves to feed on. However, this sad practice also killed many other animals that would typically feed on animal remains.
Today, the wolf's comeback is evident, thanks to the Endangered Species Act, research, conservation, management programs and education efforts. They are still listed as an endangered species, but their population in most areas of the U.S. has significantly increased. Wolf research is young. For centuries, wolves were seen as a problem rather than as animals that should be studied. Although wolves have only been studied for about seven decades, new technologies have given researchers amazing ways of understanding wolves.
Gray Wolves - Legal Status and EnforcementThe Gray Wolf's status varies from one region to another. In some parts of the United States, the species is nearly eliminated. Therefore, it is considered endangered. In regions with less population decline, Gray Wolves are threatened.Gray Wolves - Conservation and Management Links
California Wolf Center - Conservation and education center focusing on Grey and Mexican Wolves. Endangered Species: Gray Wolf - Information on protection of the species, life history, and recovery activities. Endangered Species: Gray Wolves - A Report Researched by Valley Institute Elementary School Bristol, Virginia U.S.A. Europe Programme - WWF - WWF's work to save the Gray Wolf. Gray Wolf Recovery - Historical overview of the species, its current status, and other valuable information. Gray Wolves in the Wild - Learn more about this endangered species. Living Desert: Mexican Wolves - Recounts efforts to reintroduce the Wolf subspecies to its historical range. Tells of some of its behaviors. Mexican Wolves - Provides historical facts and reintroduction updates of the endangered Mexican Gray Wolf. Minnesota Wolf Alliance - Minnesota Wolves need your help. NAWA - North American Wolf Association - Dedicated to a safe and successful future for Wolves. Night Watcher: Gray Wolves - Promotes the preservation of Wolves and other endangered wildlife. Predator Conservation Alliance - Protects and restores native predators and their habitats in the Northern Rockies and High Plains.
The Endangered Gray Wolf - U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers information on Gray Wolves. The Endangerment of the Mexican Gray Wolf - PDF format. The growing population of the world has affected many animals and their habitats. The Mexican Gray Wolf is one of these animals. Wolf Conservation Center - Education about the importance of Wolves in the environment. Wolf Conservation Links - Links to Wolf conservation sites submitted by the BBC. Wolf Haven International - Dedicated to public support for Wolves and Wolf recovery. Wolf Recovery Foundation - Updates on the Idaho and Yellowstone Wolf reintroduction. Join trips and expeditions to explore Wolf habitat. Learn how you can help protect Wolves! Wolf Song of Alaska - A non-profit organization dedicated to achieving an understanding of the Wolf through education and awareness. Find out how to get involved and explore the resources offered. Wolf Trust - Working to facilitate the reintroduction and recovery of Wolves in the Scottish Highlands. Wolves of North America - The efforts of Wolf conservationists in North America divided into regions. Wolves, Wolves, Wolves - Provides facts about Wolves, opinions about recovery and other issues, news, and photos. Wolves-n-Wildlife - Educational resource focusing on preservation of Wolves in the USA. WWF-UK: Gray Wolf - Distribution of Gray Wolves, current status, and steps to preserve the species. Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction - Details how Wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Forest.
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