For Immediate Release, November 30, 2015 Contact: Michael Robinson, (575) 313-7017, michaelr@biologicaldiversity.org Second Wolf Killed in Utah Within a Year Highlights Need to Maintain Endangered Species Act Protections for Gray Wolves SALT LAKE CITY— An 89-pound female gray wolf killed earlier this month in a strangulation snare intended for a coyote was the second wolf killed in Utah in less …
Second wolf found dead in southern Germany
A wolf has been found dead near a motorway in Baden-Württemberg – the second time in recent months one of the rare predators has been found dead in the southern state. via Second wolf found dead in southern Germany – The Local.
The red wolf might be near extinction, but the nickname is strong at Arkansas State
The red wolf might be near extinction, but the nickname is strong at Arkansas State EUREKA, Missouri — J.D. McKissic is a Red Wolf for life, the senior wide receiver says, even if that species of canid may be dying out. The red wolf — the beloved mascot of Missouri football’s next opponent, Arkansas State University — is critically endangered. …
Eco groups protest over wolf death sentence
An official shoot-to-kill order on a wolf which has slaughtered 44 sheep in the canton of Valais is “illegal” say wildlife groups, as the sheep were not sufficiently protected. Switzerland orders death of sheep-killing wolf (14 Aug 15) Sheep-eating lynx spared the bullet (25 Jul 13) WWF and Pro Natura are objecting to the kill order, imposed on September 1st, against the …