Second Wolf Killed in Utah Within a Year Highlights Need to Maintain Endangered Species Act Protections for Gray Wolves

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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 …

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The red wolf might be near extinction, but the nickname is strong at Arkansas State

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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. …

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Eco groups protest over wolf death sentence

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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 …