A Few Mexican grey wolves were lurking in another section of the Desert Botanical Garden. Their future is looking much better since they rebounded from the very brink of extinction.
When the Mexican grey wolf was placed on the endangered species list in 1976, there were only five wolves left. Today there are more than 144. They were looking very proud of their accomplishment while hanging out in this section of the garden.
A few of their more colorful relatives were also very happy to see them making a rebound.
Here the government is trying to bring the wolf back in nature. There were a few seen in nature recently. But the farmers are not happy with them as they attack their sheep and kill them! These sculptures are beautiful made. They look very friendly.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe there were only five at one point Sharon, thank heavens for the turnaround ✨
ReplyDeleteThose sculptures are so sleek and dignified, Sharon! A positive story about their rebound is great to hear.
ReplyDeleteA heartening story, although 144 still isn't many.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful creature. The sculptures are gorgeous and well done.
ReplyDeleteAnother name for the Grey Wolf is lobo. I learned that from working crosswords.
ReplyDeleteThese look formidable.
ReplyDeleteIt is very encouraging to hear that the wolves have made a recovery. As humans we seem to have an irrational fear of wolves, far in excess of the danger they pose to us.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive wolves!
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They are a nice addition to the landscape. Wolves further north have been coming back but continually face threats from ranchers and hunters. (If you're interested, read "American Wolf" by Nate Blakeslee.)
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