Where Have the Grey Wolves Gone There are a multitude of animals that are on Missouri’s endanger list, one of them being the grey wolf. The grey wolf is akin to the coyotes in the area, but more robust and larger in stature. The wolf has been on the endangered species list since 1976. The paper will discuss history of the grey wolves into becoming an endangered species, their habitat, life cycle, and human activities for the good of the wolves. The grey wolf also known as the timber wolf is the most endangered species of wolf as of 2013. The grey wolf roamed nearly the whole of the US. In the 19th and 20th century there was a systematic extermination of wolves in the US. The government initiated a policy for wolf control. During this time
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They have a very large range they can live in and will travel hundreds of miles for new territory. They are usually monogamist for their entire lives. They also are led by two alpha wolves, one male and one female. This is unusual, because there is normally only one alpha. The alphas are the only ones that breed in these packs, which can range from 9 to 30 members, depending on the size of the territory. Once the pups reach the age of three they can join the pack or move on and start their own pack. Lastly, human policy has pushed the wolves to the brink and now human policies will bring them back. Since the 60s, when only 300 wolves were left, the wolf population has rebounded. There is now over 4,000 wolves roaming the US. This speaks volumes to the conservation efforts to bring this wonderful animal back from absolute destruction and give them a place to live and thrive. These wolves are great and mighty animals and should be respected and understood. Even though in Missouri these wolves are extirpated, they have been seen roaming in and out trying to expand their territory. The grey wolf has come a long way since the 19s, but they still have a long way to go. The more we know about what they are, where they live, and give them respect these wolves will have a triumphant
They have a very large range they can live in and will travel hundreds of miles for new territory. They are usually monogamist for their entire lives. They also are led by two alpha wolves, one male and one female. This is unusual, because there is normally only one alpha. The alphas are the only ones that breed in these packs, which can range from 9 to 30 members, depending on the size of the territory. Once the pups reach the age of three they can join the pack or move on and start their own pack. Lastly, human policy has pushed the wolves to the brink and now human policies will bring them back. Since the 60s, when only 300 wolves were left, the wolf population has rebounded. There is now over 4,000 wolves roaming the US. This speaks volumes to the conservation efforts to bring this wonderful animal back from absolute destruction and give them a place to live and thrive. These wolves are great and mighty animals and should be respected and understood. Even though in Missouri these wolves are extirpated, they have been seen roaming in and out trying to expand their territory. The grey wolf has come a long way since the 19s, but they still have a long way to go. The more we know about what they are, where they live, and give them respect these wolves will have a triumphant