The Mexican wolf population in the United States surpassed 200 individuals in 2022 -- a stunning recovery for a species that nearly went extinct
The Mexican wolf population in the United States surpassed 200 individuals in 2022, federal officials announced – a stunning recovery for a species that nearly went extinct, with just seven known wolves in existence in the late 1970s. A total of 241 Mexican wolves were documented in Arizona and New Mexico in 2022, according to a Tuesday news release from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The species had become extinct in the wild by the late 1970s, largely due to killing by humans and habitat loss. In 1977, the US Fish and Wildlife Service embarked on a plan to conserve the species, launching a captive breeding program with the seven remaining known Mexican wolves in collaboration with the Mexican government. The service released the first captive-born Mexican wolves back into the wild in 1998.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
U.S. Open and USTA 'hopeful' Novak Djokovic wins petition to play in United StatesNovak Djokovic's petition to play tennis in the United States despite being unvaccinated against COVID-19 officially has the support of the country's governing body for the sport as well as its biggest tournament.
Read more »
‘Dangerous and unacceptable’: White House condemns efforts to stop pharmacies from dispensing abortion pillsThe White House condemned GOP efforts to stop pharmacies from distributing abortion pills, calling it “dangerous and just unacceptable.”
Read more »
Palm Beach real estate market soarsPalm Beach's real estate market is soaring. Take a look at this private island estate listed for $218 million. robtfrank reports.
Read more »
Suspect arrested in connection to NJ State Trooper shot in legOne day after a New Jersey State trooper was shot in the leg while on duty, authorities arrested a man in connection to the incident in South Carolina.
Read more »
Suspect arrested in connection with NJ State Trooper shot in legOne day after a New Jersey State trooper was shot in the leg while on duty, authorities arrested a man in connection with the incident, according to the New Jersey State Attorney General.
Read more »
Bybit halts USD bank transfers citing partner outagesUS dollar funds can be withdrawn through wire transfers until March 10, the crypto exchange said, citing partner disruptions.
Read more »