My anthrozoology dissertation project is about the individual Mexican gray wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) in the Mexican gray wolf Species Survival Plan and Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan. The aim of this research is to give a voice to these individuals in the hope that this research can inspire us to care about their recovery in these uncertain times. This research led me to my new position as the Executive director of the Grand Canyon wolf Recovery Project.
This 10 minute presentation below was created for teachers that would like to introduce their students to Mexican gray wolf recovery. If you would like an in-person classroom program please contact me at the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project.
Video Content:
02:00 Famous conservationist Aldo Leopold wrote in 1944 of a personal encounter with wolves which transformed his thinking of human-animal relationships.
04:00 RIP Anubis. The recovery of the Mexican gray wolves is fraught with controversy, perhaps if we learn to recognize these wolves as individuals we can better understand the challenges they face.
06:44 There is always hope, join me in giving your voice to Mexican gray wolves and support the efforts to reintroduce them back into the wild by cross-fostering.
08:49 What you can do. If you would like more information please visit carnivorecoexistence.org and sign up to the newsletter. Please share this video and stories of the individual Mexican gray wolves by using these hashtags:
Additional Resources:
Protect the outdoors and Leave No Trace: lnt.org
Read Leopold’s book: Leopold, A., [1944] 1966. A Sand County almanac. New York: Ballantine Books.
Name a Mexican gray wolf pup: www.pupnamingcontest.org
Learn about Mexican gray wolves: www.mexicanwolves.org, www.gcwolfrecovery.org
Visit a sanctuary: www.southwestwildlife.org
Latest news: www.fws.gov/program/conserving-mexican-wolf
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