#mexican gray wolf

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Mexican Gray Wolf

Center for Biological Diversity

[doglogbook]

Wolf, Black Wolf, Mexican Wolf - Buffon (1825)

[mudwerks]

(via Mexican gray wolf numbers top 200 for the first time in recovery)

For the first time since efforts began to reintroduce the species into the wild, the number of Mexican gray wolves in Arizona and New Mexico has surpassed 200, with at least 241 wild wolves documented in 2022. Of those, 105 were counted in eastern Arizona.

This year’s count, released Tuesday, is up 23% from 2021, when the population minimum was recorded at 196. This marks the seventh consecutive year of population growth and a more than doubling in size since 2017, as interagency recovery and conservation work continue.

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LOOK! I DREW CHICLÉ!!!!! IN MS PAINT!!!!!!

Artwork and Character by me

Character: Chiclé The Mexican Grey Wolf (one of my Truesonas)

[mountainswolfe]

Mexican Gray Wolf aka Lobo. Smallest sub species of gray wolf in the US and often confused for a coyote! Especially with their narrower skulls and generally darker coats.

[oldpueblocyclist]

Beautiful Mexican Grey Wolf this morning at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. I’m not a big fan of “Zoos” but the AZDM does a great job. Thousands of people visit each month and having animals like the Mexican Grey Wolf might just influence kids in the future to support and participate in Conservation and environmental careers.

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[immortalmint]

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Here are two of the Wolf Conservation Centers that participate in the Mexican Gray Wolf captive breeding program and in educating the public.

New York:

California:

I was fortunate to recently visit a wolf conservation center that breeds and releases wolves back into the wild. I thought of you and your Hunter analyses while taking these pictures:

These are Mexican Gray Wolves, and they nearly went extinct at a low of only 13 individuals, 7 of which weren't genetically related. Hunting, trapping, and poisoning were responsible for the drastic decline. Through a partnership with the USA and Mexico governments, the 7 unrelated wolves were bred in captivity and reintroduced into the wild.

Captive breeding programs are still ongoing, with pups fostered into wild dens to improve the genetic diversity of wild packs. Wild Mexican Gray Wolves now number at 250+ individuals, with 300+ individuals in captivity.

Several of the captive wolves must remain in captivity to prevent inbreeding in wild populations, since so many of their siblings have been released into the wild.

The captive wolves are kept as wild as possible (but with the benefits of vaccinations and other health interventions). At some of the captive breeding centers, a few wolves live in areas accessible to visitor viewing. Devoted staff and volunteers raise awareness for this keystone species.

The road to recovery wasn't easy for the Mexican Gray Wolf, and they're not off the endangered species list yet. They still face many challenges in the wild, including illegal hunting. But thanks to a lot of hard work, careful management, and growing public awareness, there is hope. Their numbers are steadily growing, and wolf packs are slowly reclaiming their historic range in Northern Mexico and the US Southwest.

The important things (and sometimes even just survival) aren't always easy, but they're worth it. I hope you keep hanging in there. Like the Mexican Gray Wolf, the world is a better place with you in it.

Bonus: Northwestern Gray Wolves, including a blond wolf (unfortunately not named Hunter) in the back.

Oh wow, beautiful. Thanks so much for thinking of me and sharing all this

[gorgynei]

new werewolf enid design because my brain latched onto the idea of her having a mexican grey wolf inspired coat

[soup--champ]

Spiderbit Fluff or Fright Day 3: Hybrids | Cannibalism

can a kitty and an ouppy eat a man together?

[kyngsnake]

domestic dog that belongs to no one; wild wolf that chooses to belong to someone

[soyfotos]

Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) at the Brookfield Zoo

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Mexican gray wolf at the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield

[canidus]

normalize having multiple theriotypes

(partially making this post to pin so everyone can see me!! :D)

i have 4; 2 dogkin types, wolfkin, and a cryptidkin/demonkin type that IS!! a canine :). here's some pics of me y'all!

edit: im an old soul..mexican gray wolf too

#1 - wolfkin, just a black wolf

#2 - dogkin, working belgian malinois (police k9)

#3 - dogkin, blue bay shepherd (also is a wolfdog? so??)

#4 - a hellhound

but yeah fuk being a human lolzies, live your truth 🩷🐺🐾

(since this is my pinned post ill also add, my only DNI is nsfw/k!nk accounts- if i have an issue with anything else ill just block.)

[sonicunleash]

photos from my trip to the endangered wolf center like 3 months ago :]

you know i DID post my wolf pictures from when i went to see them on my birthday right...