Update: Heartbreaking wolf news out of Idaho

 

We wanted to make sure you saw this shocking update. Defenders has learned that at least 570 wolves were shot, poisoned and trapped in Idaho over a one-year period – including at least 35 pups, some only a few weeks old. This heartbreaking story is an example of what could be in store for gray wolves if this administration follows through on federally delisting gray wolves in the lower 48, leaving them to the mercy of individual states. We need every wildlife lover to come to the aid of wolves and prevent future tragedies! Wolves need us now more than ever. Please – consider making your lifesaving gift today to fight for wolves and all wildlife in danger! - Jamie

Make an Emergency Donation Idaho has been a bad place to be a wolf for a long time, but the past year has been especially horrific. Jessie, we’ve learned that 570 wolves were shot, poisoned or trapped in Idaho during a one-year period. At least 35 of them were pups, some only weeks old. And what’s happening in Idaho could happen elsewhere if wolves become nationally delisted from the Endangered Species Act. Your emergency donation will help fight to save wolves and other imperiled animals. The need has never been so urgent - please donate today! This latest death count is shocking: Nearly 60% of Idaho’s entire wolf population was shot and trapped during this period. Many of these animals died in the most horrific ways. Some of the wolves shattered their teeth trying to bite their way out of traps. Others froze to death, trapped and unable to escape. Some were even gunned down in ‘aerial control actions.’ This tragedy in Idaho is an example of what could happen elsewhere if this administration follows through on its plan to delist all gray wolves in the lower 48, leaving the fate of wolves to the individual states. I’m asking for your support to help fight to keep the federal protection wolves need so that more anti-wolf states like Idaho cannot treat wolves as vermin. Wolves and other vulnerable animals are counting on us to help them survive. Please make your urgent lifesaving gift today! Our hearts break seeing the reckless destruction of these beautiful animals. It’s time to turn our grief and anger into action to protect wolves and stop more stories like this in the future. If we don’t stand up for them now, who will? Give to Save Wolves Thanks for all you do to protect the wildlife you love. Sincerely, Jamie Rappaport Clark President, Defenders of Wildlife     Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street NW • Washington, DC 20036 defenders.org  Photo credit: Gray Wolf Family (c) John Pitcher/iStock