Conservationists Sue To Protect Mexican Gray Wolves By Associated Press July 03, 2015 TUCSON — A group of conservation organizations has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its policies on Mexican gray wolves. The Western Environmental Law Center filed the suit in Tucson this week on behalf of the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance and Friends of …
Yellowstone loses license for radio frequencies used to track wolves, elk; research continues | Fox News
BILLINGS, Mont. – Researchers at Yellowstone National Park have lost their license for a set of radio frequencies used to track more than 100 radio-collared wolves and elk. But park officials said Thursday their scientific work has continued with the cooperation of the new license holder. Yellowstone biologist Doug Smith said new licensee NorthWestern Energy is letting researchers use the …
Red wolf found shot to death in NC
Red wolf found shot to death in NC TYRRELL COUNTY, NC-Red wolves are protected by federal law, but 10 have apparently been shot to death – nine last year and one just last week. The wolf, with a radio collar, was found dead on January 7 in Tyrrell County. The incident is under investigation by the U.S. Fish and …
Indiana cannot regulate tigers, wolves as pets
Indiana cannot regulate tigers, wolves as pets Associated Press, @ap8 a.m. EDT July 2, 2015 The Indiana Department of Natural Resources won’t regulate more than 30 wild animals under a court ruling that stripped its authority over legally owned creatures. The ruling is part of a lawsuit over whether DNR could regulate or ban the hunting of captive deer. It …