endangered species act

Idaho governor pushes to delist grizzlies
Petition would remove protections from grizzlies in the Lower 48

Wolves regain federal protection in 44 states
Judge rules FWS didn’t consider wolf populations outside of the Great Lakes and Northern Rocky Mountains

Jaguar and ocelot spotted in southern Arizona
A rare sighting

Wolf travels further south into California than any other in recent history
Currently listed on their Endangered Species List, the state plans to monitor the population

Lawsuit filed to restore federal protections to gray wolves
Plaintiffs allege wolves are still threatened; missing from 70% of native habitat

Montana receives $250,000 for grizzly bear management
Funds earmarked for removal of bears involved in livestock depredation

It’s open wolf season in South Dakota
Wildlife officials do not support wolf expansion within the state

FWS seeks information on poached grizzly bear
Bear found Sept. 9 in the Crow Creek drainage in Wyoming

Researchers may change how grizzlies are counted in Greater Yellowstone
There could be 40-45% more bears than actually reported

Wolves lose federal protections
FWS says wolves are fully recovered, decision opens up the possibility of future wolf hunts