The gray wolf in the contiguous 48 United States had long been on the federal government’s list of endangered species, which includes both threatened and endangered populations. In October of 2020, wolves were removed from the Endangered Species Act across the contiguous U.S. In Alaska the gray wolf thrives in such numbers that it is neither threatened nor endangered. And yet, the debate continues due to other factors and statistics. The International Wolf Center offers information. And on endangerment.

Defenders of Wildlife Gray Wolf

IFAW 15 fun and interesting facts about wolves

Meet the Wolf – Living with Wolves

National Wildlife Federation Gray Wolf

One Kind Planet Amazing Facts about Grey Wolves

Wild Paws Sanctuary Gray Wolf

Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Gray Wolf

Endangered Species Coalition Why the Gray Wolf Needs Endangered Species Act Protection

Environment America A bill to strip the gray wolf of (needed) protections. In 2024, The U.S. House passed a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf. Precedent tells us that if this becomes law, it could prove fatal for wolf recovery efforts.

US Fish & Wildlife Gray Wolf

Britannica Gray Wolf

Wikipedia Wolf

Nature White Paper Grey wolf genomic history reveals a dual ancestry of dogs

How Wolves Change Rivers Video on YouTube