Defenders' Experts
Wolves
Wolf Basics
Historically, wolves roamed throughout the lower 48 states, but centuries of misconceptions and hostility toward the species led to intense human persecution. These factors coupled with habitat loss effectively wiped out the species throughout most of the country during the twentieth century.
Defenders of Wildlife has been a leader in wolf conservation since wolves first appeared on the federal endangered species list.
Learn more about Defenders' wolf recovery efforts throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Greater Yellowstone Wolves at Risk!
April 28, 2008 - Defenders and 11 other conservation groups filed a federal court lawsuit challenging the federal government’s decision to remove the northern Rockies gray wolf population from the list of endangered species.
Proactive Wolf Conservation
Defenders is dedicated to preventing conflict between wolves
and humans by supporting the use of preventative measures.
Our work with landowners and communities is reducing conflicts
between wolves and humans and increasing general tolerance for
wolves across the landscape.
Learn more about
all our innovative conservation solutions.
Wolves and the Endangered Species Act
In 1973, gray and red wolves were two of the first species placed
under federal protections by the Endangered Species Act. Under
these protections, wolf populations have reestablished in portions of
the lower 48 states, but many challenges remain.
Learn more
Help Stop Aerial Gunning of Wolves
Urge your representative to support the Protect America's Wildlife Act, introduced by Rep. George Miller (Calif-D).
Speak Up for Southwest Wolves
New numbers confirm only 4 breeding pairs of Mexican wolves
in the wild – and 52 wolves total! You can help turn things
around by taking action to keep Congress
informed.
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