Did you know that there’s a Himalayan wolf? It’s an animal that’s visibly distinct from its European cousin and may just be the most ancient wolf lineage. But this animal is critically endangered, and now researchers are showing where this wolf can be found and how efforts can be made to help it. The Himalayan wolf is much smaller than …
Scientists Prove Rare Wolves Still Exist, But They’re In Real Trouble
Scientists believe humans seriously threaten the existence of a rare type of wolf in Nepal. An international research team led by graduate student Madhu Chetri from Norway’s Hedmark University College confirmed that four fecal samples found in Nepal’s Trans-Himalayan region belonged to Himalayan wolves. Anecdotal evidence indicated that these wolves still roamed the mountains of Nepal, India and Tibet. The team, …
Court Settlement Provides Hope for Mexican Gray Wolves
Court Settlement Provides Hope for Mexican Gray Wolves Victory: Forty years after Endangered Species Act protection, government required to prepare recovery plan TUSCON, AZ – A coalition of wolf conservation groups, environmental organizations and a retired federal wolf biologist today announced a court settlement requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service) to prepare a long-delayed recovery plan for …
ENDANGERED SPECIES: Obama admin narrows planned overhaul of petition process
ENDANGERED SPECIES: Obama admin narrows planned overhaul of petition process Corbin Hiar, E&E reporterGreenwire: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 The Obama administration yesterday afternoon scaled back a sweeping proposal to change the way members of the public can formally ask the Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service to review the status of animals or plants under the Endangered …