When gray wolves were prematurely stripped of their federal protections last year, an epidemic of cruelty and senseless killing was catalyzed across the country. After decades of investments and slow progress toward recovery, their future is once again in jeopardy. NRDC is fighting to restore protections for this majestic species. Donate today to sustain our fight! | NRDC

Against all odds, gray wolves have managed to return from the brink of extinction--a cause for celebration considering how vital they are to keeping the ecosystem in balance. | National Geographic TV

Happy Wolf Awareness Week! Our wolves love playing in leaves! 🍁 Keepers spiced things up by adding different scents to the piles for our playful wolves to enjoy as enrichment. At Northwest Trek, we have three gray wolves: Canagan, Darci, and Tala. They’re all siblings! In the wild, wolves range over forest and tundra in the northern U.S., Alaska, Europe, and Asia. | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

So far this hunting season, 16 gray wolves have been gunned down in Wyoming. Each wolf slaughtered shatters a family, breaks up a breeding pair or orphans a litter of pups, and reduces the chance of recovery. The cost to buy a license to kill wolves in Wyoming? Just $21. What's taking place in Wyoming is a wildlife catastrophe. It could spread to more states if the Trump administration succeeds in stripping wolves of their Endangered Species Act protection. That's why we're in court fighting to