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Action by Earthroots. Save gray wolves Thanks to the US endangered SpeciesAct, gray wolves have made it back from the brink of extinction.
http://www.gristmagazine.com/dogood/species.asp

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Children: Grades 4-6, Wolves, Juvenile Literature, Endangered Species, Children'
Children Grades 46, wolves, Juvenile literature, endangered species, Children's9-12 - Nature / Guide Books, Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals - Foxes wolves
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Endangered Species Genetics
3. The preeminent male 1. Lessons from the wolves They don't see the relevance ofthe strategies for saving endangered species or populations, and maintain
http://www.lhasa-apso.org/health/wolves.htm

Extractions: 3. The preeminent male 1. Lessons from the wolves Too many breeders follow the "breeding for extinction" paradigm. Start with too few founders, close the registry to new imports, inbreed and breed your preeminent males as many times as possible. It is a guaranteed recipe for degrading the gene pool. Breeders will visit the Diversity web site, read some of the information, and come away still believing that what I propose will lead to deterioration of their line, often insisting that the best and most successful breeders don't breed this way. They don't see the relevance of the strategies for saving endangered species or populations, and maintain that the factors taken into consideration for the Mexican or Ethiopian wolf don't apply to Canis familiaris. To be sure, the domestic dog, as a species, has considerable genetic diversity, and is not in any danger of extinction. However, I see no fundamental difference between breeds of domestic dog and subspecies of wolf. If the Mexican wolf is distinctly different from the Ethiopian wolf, and if there is merit in trying to save both, is there not also merit in trying to preserve the Poodle, the KyiApso, the Malamute, etc. The difference is only that the evolution of the different wolves has been determined less by man and more by nature, and that man has generally done a worse job. It is amazing how many breeders accept that "fading" puppies, stillbirths, small litters, inability to conceive, and even the occasional disaster litter (where most or all are lost) are "normal". They will dismiss the statistic that, for example, a Standard Poodle lives, on the average, two years less than a Miniature Poodle with the statement that "big dogs don't live as long as small dogs". They never question the logic. Do small animals live longer in the wild? (Don't tell me that such a comparison is not relevant unless you can come up with a logical reason for why a smaller animal should live longer.)
Breaking News About Wolves And Wolf Conservation
Gray wolves Move Toward Recovery; US Fish and Wildlife Service Reclassifies Somewolves from endangered to Threatened Note The reclassification does not
http://www.wolfhaven.org/breaking_news.htm
Dog-eared Publishers - Wisconsin Wolves
the state recovery plan calls for the wolf to be reclassified from endangered tothreatened, the process of reclassifying wolves from endangered to threatened
http://www.dog-eared.com/wild/wolves/wolves.html

Extractions: Those of us living in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest are lucky. Wolf songs are returning. Wolves are recovering naturally and doing very well. We have about 46 packs with 180 wolves in the state of Wisconsin! Wolves are recovering in Michigan with equal success. In 1960, wolves were essentially gone from Wisconsin. Some old-timers say they saw some wolves in very wild, remote parts of the state. But there were no known breeding packs. Why did they disappear? State and federal bounties (no longer in effect), Habitat loss, poaching, car kills, disease, starvation, and parasites all contributed to their decline. Wolves began returning in the mid 1970's. The return is largely due to the 1973 Endangered Species Act. The 1989 Wolf Recovery Plan for Wisconsin set a goal of achieving a population of 80 or more wolves by the year 2000. That goal was reached in 1994-1995. With the wolf population remaining above 80 animals for the past four years, the level at which the state recovery plan calls for the wolf to be reclassified from endangered to threatened, the process of reclassifying wolves from endangered to threatened has begun. The Department of Natural Resources' Wolf Advisory Committee prepared the draft management plan to guide management activities after the species is upgraded from endangered to threatened in the state. The draft plan for Wisconsin calls for a management goal of 300 to 500 wolves. Public education about wolves will continue to be important strategy of wolf conservation in Wisconsin.
Wolves Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus)
Gray wolves are listed under the endangered Species Act as threatened speciesin Minnesota and as endangered species elsewhere in the lower 48 states.
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/shades/wolves/graywolf.htm

Extractions: Endangered Species Gray wolves are listed under the Endangered Species Act as threatened species in Minnesota and as endangered species elsewhere in the lower 48 states. Endangered means a species is considered in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range, and threatened means a species may become endangered. In Alaska, wolf populations number 5,900 to 7,200 and are not considered endangered or threatened. Wolf recovery under the Endangered Species Act has been so successful that in June 1998 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it would review the species' status and consider delisting or reclassifying specific wolf populations where appropriate. The wolf's comeback has been attributed to a combination of scientific research, conservation and management programs, and education efforts that helped to increase public understanding of wolves. Successful reintroduction and management programs have greatly accelerated wolf recovery in the Rocky Mountains. Gray wolves have greatly expanded their numbers thanks to science-based wolf and wolf habitat management; restoration of wolf prey species such as deer, elk and moose; and habitat and legal protection..
MSNBC Cover
over the downlisting from endangered to threatened will impede theirgoal of totally removing wolves from coverage of the endangered Species Act.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/886918.asp

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Wolves And Other Endangered Animals
wolves and Other endangered Animals. All you need to know about tenof your favorite endangered animals. wolves,. Other Places to go
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Marilee's Endangered Animals Links
lists, causes, conservation efforts, classroom help SchoolWorld endangered SpeciesProject Room, links Bonus.com bears, tigers, wolves, crocodiles, turtles
http://www.ameritech.net/users/macler/endangered.html
North Cascades National Park: Threatened And Endangered Species
howl. Status in North Cascades ecosystem wolves are rarely seen inthe ecosystem. Listings Federal endangered State endangered.
http://www.nps.gov/noca/treas4-5.htm

Extractions: Canus lupus The gray wolf, also known as the timber wolf, is the largest member of the dog family. Gray wolves measure 26-34 inches at the shoulder and are about 6-1/2 feet in length. Adults weigh between 85 and 95 pounds. Their fur colors vary from white to black, although brown, mixed with black, white, and tan is the most common color pattern. Wolves have long legs, large feet, and narrow chests. These adaptations help them to move through snow and thick underbrush. The large feet allow them a greater surface area to walk on in snowy and muddy terrain. Wolves often travel on and along game trails, dirt roads, shorelines, and even highways in the winter to avoid deep snows. Wolves are highly socialized creatures. They live in family groups called packs. A hierarchy exists amongst the pack members; some wolves are leaders and others are followers. A pack can consist of two to 26 individuals, with an average of seven to eight individuals per pack. The size of the pack depends on the quantity and quality of food, water, shelter, and space.
Endangered Species Web Site
The wolf became endangered due to the hunting of their pray. When the pray wouldnot be there for the wolves, they would feed on live stock or cattle.
http://www.d230.org/vja/info/tkearney/student3/

Extractions: * Weight 4 to 5 feet 26 to 32 inches at the shoulder 60 to 90 pounds The Mexican wolf is the smallest of the wolves in North America. coloration/skin White- grizzled gray with rusty brown or black fur coat Special Adaptations of Sense Organs Thick coat protects animal in colder climates. Large nose and keen sense of smell help animal detect prey as well as other wolves. Ears can turn to help pick up sound from different directions. Legs long enough for speed, while compact body is designed for endurance. Male/female differences Females are smaller in size and have different reproductive organs than the males. Habitat Diet deer, elk, mice, squirrels, and sometimes plant materials. When food is almost down to nothing the wolves would feed on live stock on farms. Habitat Description forests, grasslands, shrub lands of north Central America, southeastern Arizona, southwest Texas, and southern New Mexico.
Endangered-Species Gray Wolves-pack At Edge Of Snowy Forest
Gray wolvespack at edge of snowy forest. Go to gallery index. All photographson this site are Copyright WildlifeWebsite.com or its associated lessors.
http://www.wildlifewebsite.com/endangered-species/gray-wolves-pack-at-edge-of-sn
Firsthand Look At Endangered Wolves
permission of the Daily Egyptian. Firsthand look at endangered wolvesKatie Klemaier. Daily Egyptian Reporter. wolves who were believed
http://www.dailyegyptian.com/fall98/11-19-98/Wolves.html

Extractions: The Daily Egyptian is published by the students of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters and TWThF during the summer semester except during vacations and exam weeks. Daily Egyptian online is uploaded at noon. Information in the Daily Egyptian Daily Egyptian can be reprinted without the express written permission of the Daily Egyptian. Firsthand look at endangered wolves Katie Klemaier Daily Egyptian Reporter Wolves who were believed to be the cause of attacks on livestock and human beings were the focus of a nationwide killing spree 100 years ago that drastically reduced their population. Today, wolves are an endangered species, and efforts to reintroduce them into the wild are ongoing with the help of an SIUC student. The Wild Canid Survival and Research Center in Eureka, Mo., known as the Wolf Sanctuary, is such a facility - acting as a breeding ground for endangered wolves. Pamela Sullivan, an SIUC zoology student, chose the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center as the site for her master's thesis research on maned wolves.
CNN.com - Feds Consider Easing Protection For Wolves - Feb. 4,
wolf's classification under the endangered Species Act from endangered, the highest would,among other things, allow ranchers to kill wolves caught attacking
http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/Central/02/04/return.of.wolves.ap/
Defenders Of Wildlife
USbased action group involved in conservation and preservation of endangered species worldwide features an e-zine and updates on its programs.
http://www.defenders.org/
Endangered Species: Northern Rocky Mountains
In 1926 Yellowstone's last wolf was killed, and by that time wolveswere seriously endangered throughout the Western United States.
http://www.colby.edu/personal/thtieten/end-mt.html

Extractions: Historically, large predators in the United States were seen as threats to game and livestock, and were trapped, poisoned, and shot. The Federal government launched an aggressive program to eliminate predators early in this century, which targeted even those animals in National Parks. In 1926 Yellowstone's last wolf was killed, and by that time wolves were seriously endangered throughout the Western United States. Since then, wolves have migrated from Canada into northwestern Montana, in the area of Glacier National Park. Conservationists have been advocating wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone and elsewhere since well before passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973. But that law actually required the US Fish and Wildlife Service to create a recovery plan for the Gray Wolf, which was officially listed as endangered in 1973. The ensuing controversies were so acrimonious that years passed before any final decisions were made.
Wolf Recovery Foundation - Wolves
were designated as nonessential experimental under protection of the EndangeredSpecies Act, including provisions allowing control of wolves under certain
http://www.forwolves.org/wolves.html

Extractions: Wolf Natural History The Eskimo called him "Amaguk", the Nez Perce named him "He'me." The Cheyenne Wolf Soldier Band, best known among wolf warriors, incorporated the mysteries of the wolf deeply into the rituals of their clan. Native Americans admired the gray wolf's cunning and hunting abilities - and close family bonds. However European settlers had another view... Instead of respect and understanding, many of these settlers feared and persecuted wolves leading the species to near extinction in the lower 48 states by the early part of the 20th Century. Under large scale, government funded predator control programs; wolves were hunted and killed with more malevolence and violence than any other animal in United States history. Second only to humans in its adaptation to climate extremes, the gray wolf (Canis Lupis) was equally at home in the deserts of Israel, the deciduous forests of Virginia, and the frozen Arctic of Siberia. The wolf was at one time, the most widely distributed large land mammal in the world. (S. Fritts) Within North America, gray wolves formerly ranged from coast to coast throughout Canada down through Mexico. The wolf is the ancestor of today's domestic dogs. Alpha wolves begin mating when they are 2 to 3 years old, often establishing life-long mates. The Alpha female digs a den or uses an existing shelter, sometimes with chambers and connecting tunnels, in which to rear her pups for the first 6 weeks of their lives. An average of six pups is born in early spring. Pups are born blind and unable to regulate their body temperature - helpless without their mother. Other pack members help the Alpha female by bringing her food and protecting the den site during this time. As the pups mature, other packs members care them for when the Alpha female leaves the den or rendezvous site to hunt or rest. By 7 to 8 months of age, when they are almost fully-grown, the young wolves begin hunting with the adults. Often after 1 or 2 years of age, a young wolf will leave and try to form its own pack. These wolves are called "dispersers."
Red Wolf (Endangered Species), Wildlife Species Information: U.S. Fish And Wildl
population. There are currently 33 facilities nationwide where red wolvesare captively bred. Keywords animals, endangered, species, wolf.
http://species.fws.gov/species_accounts/bio_rwol.html

Extractions: Line Art (10.5 K image) Line Art (1.9 K image) [US FWS Line Art by Robert Savannah] Photograph (48.7 K image) [US FWS Photograph By Steve Maslowski] Originally, the red wolf roamed as far north as Pennsylvania and as far west as central Texas. Like its relative the gray wolf, the red wolf was extirpated from its former range by large scale predator control programs. By the late 1930s, only two populations are believed to have remained; one in the Ozark/Quachita Mountain region of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, and the other in southern Louisiana and southeastern Texas. Nearly extinct only a few decades ago, the red wolf has begun to recover with the help of captive breeding and reintroduction programs. The red wolf derived its name from the reddish color of the head, ears, and legs. However, its coloring can range from very light tan to black. Weighing 45 to 80 pounds, the red wolf is smaller than the gray wolf and larger than the coyote. Also, the head is broader than the coyote's but more narrow than the gray wolf's. The red wolf's most distinguishing features are the long ears and legs. The exact identity of the red wolf has been debated for decades, with some authorities considering it a species, some considering it a subspecies of the gray wolf, and some considering it a hybrid, or cross-breed, of the coyote and the gray wolf.

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