Mexican Gray Wolf is referred to as ‘el lobo’. Stunning singing voices. Once numbered in 1000’s, these wolves were wiped in 70’s. Just a handful exist in zoos. In 1998, 11 Mexican Gray Wolves were released into wild, Arizona. Still most endangered.
Compromised genetics, human intolerance affects re-production. Conservationists work directly with ranchers, tribes to implement proven techniques to keep wolves, live-stock safe. Range riders watch over livestock, keep away from wolf dens with special fencing. Communal awareness programs have helped raise sensitivity.
Mexican Gray Wolves ranged widely from central Mexico to south-west U.S, Utah, Colorado, Texas. Today, they are found only in south-east Arizona,New Mexico. Being re-introduced in Mexico as they prefer mountain forests, grasslands, scrublands.
In 2018, 131 individual wolves, 32 packs of 2 or more animals were spotted in the wild – Arizona, New Mexico. Humans pose greatest threat because of crazy mis-conceptions about wolves. Hope we can save this special species in time.