Alpha Male Lobos are being Hunted and Killed in Southwest
I have been following the news on the rare Mexican wolves, and have terrible news from the Southwest. Two Alpha male lobos have been ruthlessly stalked and killed, seriously endangering the packs of the rarest wolves in the world. Another Alpha male is missing. With these Alpha’s gone, the fate of the entire population of the wild lobos hangs in the balance.
At last count earlier this spring, there were only 42 lobos left in the wild. At least half of the packs that bred last year have lost their alpha males. These latest killings couldn’t come at a worse time, and we need to step it up in order to save the remaining lobos from certain extinction.
Alpha males are crucial to the survival of the pack. They provide leadership and food for the entire family, including pups born just months ago. Without the alphas, the fatherless pups of at least two packs of these rare animals are less likely to survive… putting lobos ever closer to a second extinction in the wild.
Please consider donating to this most worthy cause in saving the wild lobos in the Southwest. Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the survival of these and other endangered species. The following is a list of how our contribution will help these highly endangered animals to survive…
~ Post rewards to help law enforcement capture lawless wolf-killers and put them behind bars.
~ Mobilize thousands of activists to demand more law enforcement capacity at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to catch and prosecute poachers.
~ Push federal officials to fast-track a science-based plan for restoring lobos to their rightful home in the Southwest.
~ Counter the hate-filled propaganda of extremists through a robust public education campaign.
~ Use proven on-the-ground techniques to keep wolves away from livestock and out of harm’s way.
Please consider making an Emergency Donation today!
Much gratitude and thanks to those dedicated to preserving the wildlife on this planet. We have much to be held accountable for, yet we give so much in the way of stewardship of this great and beautiful Earth. The balance can, and will be restored if we can remain dilligent in the care of those who cannot defend themselves in this time of need.
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It can be incredibly frustrating when our dedication and love for Earth’s wild creatures goes unheeded. The ignorance and greed of some people is bringing about devastating events which are serving to destroy the Balance, and cause the inevitable extinction of yet another creature, the 
No matter the season, a gift from the heart to help those in desperate need brings such a great feeling. As I live and breathe my goals each day are to do something worthwhile to help the Earth’s wild creatures. There is a great danger to our four legged friends, the Gray Wolf. If we do not put a stop to aerial gunning in Alaska, these beautiful creatures will soon only be found in the books of History. This is very sad indeed, as these animals have a right to share this Earth alongside us, as part of the great Balance. Who are we to question Creation in deciding what may live and what we must drive into extinction? Has man lost all sense of honor and can no longer tell right from wrong? This is so obviously wrong to me, and my heart goes out to the Wolf, among many others suffering through human greed. There is no honor in killing animals in this way. Unless they have gone rogue, and are causing harm to others, they have every right to live just as you and I. Should we begin hunting humans because there are simply too many of us, and we no longer wish to share the land? As that would be abominally wrong, so it the senseless hunting of those struggling to survive in the rapidly dwindling natural world.
Yet again, I am reminded of the cruelty and selfishness of mankind. Of course, not all of us are intentionally wicked.. some of us only create unintentional harm. Yet those of us who realize the impact we have on the natural world choose to make a change for the better. And we love to encourage others to pay attention and do the same.
