We Can Freeze Human Reproductive Cells. Can We Do the Same for Red Wolves?

From Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute:

For decades, zoos and wildlife facilities have worked to bring the red wolf back from the brink of extinction. Today, nearly all remaining red wolves live in human care, making careful management of their genetic lineages critical to the species’ survival.

At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), biologist Dr. Jennifer Nagashima is helping develop new tools to preserve the species’ gene diversity. One of those tools is cryopreservation, where living reproductive cells are frozen at ultra-low temperatures for future use.

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Should Scientists Have Intervened to Save Greece’s ‘Wolf-Adopted’ Puppy?

From GreekReporter.com:

The white puppy that captured international attention after it was spotted living alongside a wild wolf pack in northern Greece has died, ending an extraordinary six-week story that also ignited a fierce debate over whether researchers should have intervened to save it.

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Hageman Says Wolf Delisting Bill Stalled By ‘Elitist East Coast Politicians’

From CowboyStateDaily.com:

A bill to delist wolves across the Lower 48 co-sponsored by Wyoming U.S. Sens. Barrasso and Lummis was blocked by a New Jersey Democrat. Rep. Hageman on Wednesday blasted “elitist East Coast politicians’ continued objections to common-sense proposals.”

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Michigan Estimates UP Wolf Population from Remote Camera Images

From TheOutdoorWire.com:

For the first time, researchers from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have successfully estimated Michigan’s wolf population using remote cameras deployed throughout the Upper Peninsula.

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Yearling wolf from One Ear Pack killed after multiple depredations, CPW says

From Denver7.com:

DENVER — An uncollared yearling wolf that was part of the One Ear Pack was killed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) agents on Tuesday after the agency found it was involved in multiple depredations.

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British cyclist survives rare wolf attack on remote Yukon highway

From CyclingMagazine.ca:

David Ward had spent months preparing to ride across Canada. He’s riding from Skagway, Alaska to Cape Spear, Newfoundland. The 55-year-old from London, England had researched bears, backcountry safety measures and packed bear spray before heading into some of the country’s more remote highways. Wolves, though, barely registered.

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NEWS: Sens. Schiff & Daines Introduce Legislation to Reduce Conflicts Between Humans and Wildlife in American Outdoors

From Schiff.Senate.Gov:

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) are introducing bipartisan legislation to reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife, including attacking livestock, damaging human infrastructure, and harming agriculture.

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Public comment open on Montana fish pond license, furbearer and wolf hunting proposals

From NBCMontana.com:

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals, including a private fish pond license application, hunting regulations and license auction organizations.

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Cattle groups urge Senate to pass bill delisting gray wolf

From BeefMagazine.com:

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC) and Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers.

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Colorado’s new wolf conservation manager inherits a growing program — and a lot of uncertainty

From The Colorado Sun:

Matthew Hyde replaces Eric Odell at a time Colorado’s wolf-reintroduction program is at a crossroads with increasing rancher conflicts, a federal review but also new packs and pups.

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