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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.
Learn more about Defenders' wolf recovery efforts throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Wolf becomes sacrificial lamb in budget bill
Wolf provision sets dangerous precedent for skirting wildlife protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2010) – Congress gave final approval for a budget deal today that includes a non-budget provision to strip federal protections for wolves in the Northern Rockies. The provision requires the Secretary of the Interior to reinstate the same 2009 delisting rule that was declared unlawful by a federal district court, while insulating the provision from any legal challenge.
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.
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