The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s latest 5-year evaluation of Mexican wolf recovery efforts reveals a complex picture of conservation success in the United States coupled with concerning setbacks in Mexico. While the U.S. population has exceeded interim recovery targets, the situation south of the border raises questions about the long-term viability of this endangered subspecies. U.S. Population Surpasses Targets By the end of 2023, at least 257 wolves were spotted in the wild in the United States. By the third quarter of 2024, New Mexico reported 38 wolf packs and 144 wild wolves in the state. This marks the … Continue reading U.S. Mexican Wolf Count Hits 257; Mexico Trails at 35