July 2021 GOOD NEWS TO SHARE Too often, there is only bad news to report. But as we celebrate our freedom this 4th of July, we are joyful that we are easing out of a pandemic that crippled our country. And so, this issue will be devoted to good news! Please celebrate responsibly without fireworks - there are babes in the woods along with many pets who are terrified by the noise. ARIZONA Somewhere on the Colorado Plateau above Sedona, a 1-year-old endan­gered male Mexican wolf named Anubis (M2550) is roaming. This wolf was captured and fitted with a radio collar in New Mexico this past winter and began dispersing in April and so far has wandered 400 miles in search of a mate. We all wish him well in his travels and hope he stays safe. You can read more about Anubis in the Sedona News (photo credit Wolf Conservation Center) COLORADO The recent discovery of at least three gray wolf pups in Colorado instills feelings of tense excitement. The last known native wolf in the state was killed in the early 1940s, starting a nearly seventy-year period with no wolves spotted in the state. In late January, male wolf M2101, wearing a GPS collar was seen with wolf 1084 – originally believed to be a male that entered Colorado in 2019 from the Snake River wolf pack in Wyoming. But she is female and has paired with M2101. Colorado Parks Wildlife biologist and Colorado Parks and Wildlife district wildlife manager each independently reported visual confirmation of multiple pups with wolves M2101 and F1084, the black wolf pictured. It is unknown if there are more than three pups, but any number of pups is highly encouraging to enthusiasts and scientists alike. Of course, progress toward reestablishing a healthy wild population of any species takes time, but time waits for no wolf. You can read more about these pups, located near the border of Wyoming in this article from The New York Times RED WOLVES The recent release of 4 adults and 4 pups, as a result of a court order, raises hope that red wolves could be brought back from the brink of extinction. The red wolf is considered the world's most endangered wolf. After peaking at an estimated population of 130, the current wild population remains dangerously low estimated to be at 20 with only 10 being confirmed with active collars. The primary threat to red wolves is human-caused mortality (e.g., gunshots, vehicle strikes). Habitat loss due to human development, hybridization with coyotes and sea level rise associated with climate change also threaten red wolf recovery. Red wolves promote health and strength among other species by preying on the sick and weak. The red wolf diet includes rodents and other small mammals - a natural form of pest control. Due to its diet, the benefits of the red wolf only increase as the population increases. CALIFORNIA A new gray wolf pack has established itself in northern California, retaking a part of the vast territory that the species used to inhabit. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Beckwourth pack has set down roots in Plumas county, near the California-Nevada border. The three members include LAS12F, a two-year-old female wolf born in California, and two others. This is only the third pack to establish in California in the past century WOLF CONSERVATION PLANNING The National Wolfwatcher Coalition is proud to be one of five conservation groups that crafted The Wolf Conservation Planning and Resource Bank documents. The other groups included, Endangered Species Coalition, Humane Society of the United States, Wildlife Guardians and Center for Biological Diversity. Jodi Habush Sinykin put her career with Midwest Environmental Advocates on hold to lend her expertise in the writing and researching these plans. Outside experts were consulted and include scientists from academia with expertise in wolf biology, ecology, behavior, social science, ethics, philosophy, conflicts and hunting and trapping. We also consulted with tribal members and staffers who currently or formerly worked for state or federal agencies on wolf recovery and conservation. These documents are valuable tools and promote coexistence with wolves using facts and scientific data, not fears, myths and embellished tales. CLICK TO REVIEW THE DOCUMENTS THANK YOU! Without YOU, our loyal supporters, the National Wolfwatcher Coalition would not be where we are today, with over 800,000 followers. We are appreciative of your support throughout the past years and look forward to your continued support in the future! For the latest scientific information, please visit OUR WEBSITE and while there, you can shop at OUR STORE www.wolfwatcher.org [email protected] DONATE NOW ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ National Wolfwatcher Coalition | PO Box 161281 , Duluth, MN 55816-1281 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!