Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf Experiences a Spike in Population

Once on the brink of extinction in North America, the rarest subspecies of gray wolf has seen its numbers almost doubling in the last five years, with further increases anticipated in 2020, according to US wildlife managers.

"Pup development and recruitment in the wild population are crucial for the species' recovery. In a tweet, he said, "We are delighted to see this number continue to grow."

In 2020, the wolf recovery team will release 20 captive-born pups into seven wild dens as part of a cross-fostering experiment aimed at increasing genetic diversity in the population. Seven of the pups have since been caught and collared, according to officials, and attempts to decide how many survived wills continue this year.

In 2020, there were still marginally more packs roaming than the previous year. There were about 20 breeding pairs of pups.

In 2020, the recovery team reported 29 wolf deaths. Many of these cases are still being reviewed, and authorities seldom share any more.

Radio collars are used by wildlife managers to monitor the wolves and offer timely reports on their location and actions, which may assist in population control. Collars have been attached to over 100 wolves.

The Mexican wolf was once widespread in the United States Southwest and northern Mexico, but by the 1970s, it had all but disappeared, causing the US government to establish a captive breeding policy. About 350 Mexican wolves can be held in over 55 zoos and other facilities throughout the United States and Mexico.

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