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What’s a lobo?
Meet the Mexican gray wolf, also known as “el lobo” in Spanish. Once completely extinct in the wild, these wolves are on an incredible comeback journey.
Where can they be found?
Like their name suggests, Mexican gray wolves make their home in northern Mexico and the Southwest. A century ago, they could be found farther north, and as reintroduced populations increase, they’re starting to take their first steps into habitat where they haven’t been seen in decades.
So what happened?
In the 1970s, they were almost completely wiped out. The United States and Mexico worked together to save them from extinction by capturing every surviving wolf they could find. Those wolves gave birth to new generations, and in 1998 the first 11 lobos were reintroduced in Arizona. Now there are over 240 Mexican gray wolves in the wild – a remarkable turnaround.
How can I help?
Defenders and lobos go way back: We’ve been on the ground since day one helping to bring back Mexican gray wolves. As we celebrate 25 years since their return to the wild, we’re working harder than ever to bring these wolves back to their historic habitat. We need your support to ensure the lobos continue their recovery.
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