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. See what we've done!
Learn more about Defenders' wolf recovery efforts throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Legal Action for Wolves
June 2, 2009 - Defenders of Wildlife and 12 other conservation groups filed a lawsuit asking the courts to reverse the ill-timed and unwarranted removal of Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the Northern Rockies.
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.
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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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