Mexican Wolf

Endangered

Estimated remaining: ~200

Habitat

Forests and grasslands of Mexico and Southwestern United States, particularly in the Sierra Madre mountains and Apache National Forest.

Threats

• Historical persecution leading to near extinction
• Human-wolf conflict
• Habitat fragmentation
• Illegal killing
• Genetic bottleneck from small population

Conservation efforts

Captive breeding and reintroduction program since 1998. Protected under Endangered Species Act. Research on genetics and ecology. Community outreach and education. International cooperation between US and Mexico.