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How long were gray wolves endangered?

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They were removed from the endangered species list in May of 2009.

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Are gray wolves rare?

Gray wolves are enlisted endangered by Endangered Species Act (ESA) throughout USA with exception of some states.


Where are gray wolves endangered?

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Are Arctic wolves on the endangered species list?

No. Arctic wolves are not an endangered species. A subspecies of the gray wolf, which is listed as least concern.


Why should gray wolves be saved?

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How long is a female gray wolf?

roughly 2 meters or 5ish feet, and gray wolves are by no means an endangered species save in the continental United States.


When was the gray wolf endangered?

Wolves have been endangered for many centuries. Because wolves are at the top of the Food Chain they compete with humans for the same prey (deer, elk, rabbits, etc.) Humans have also developed many myths about wolves over the centuries, most of which are false. Consequently, in the US, Gray wolf populations were drastically reduced after the first part of the twentieth century. In 1973, the US Congress passed the Endangered Species Act and the Red and Gray wolves were immediately listed as endangered species. Ther have been some attempts to re-introduce Gray wolves to national parks in the US, but they remain endangered to this day. Although some subspecies are endangered, the gray wolf as a species is not an endangered species.


How is the gray wolf threatened?

The biggest threat to the gray wolf is MAN!{human}


Are gray wolves almost endangered?

The gray wolf overall is listed as a species of least concern. However, a few subspecies are listed as threatened or endangered.


When was the gray wolf put on the endangered species list?

The gray wolf put on the endangered species list in the 1970s, but is now listed as an animal of least concern. This means that there are large numbers of gray wolves in the world and they are no longer considered endangered.


What is the reason that gray wolves are endangered?

The gray wolf, Canis Lupus, is not an endangered species, but is listed as "Least Concern", by the IUCN. But, some subspecies are in trouble, such as the Mexican wolf, and Ethiopian wolf.


What is the category of risk for a gray wolf?

The gray wolf is generally safe. No one needs to be concerned about gray wolves, excluding the Mexican wolf, which is critically endangered.


What are the issues surrounding the classification and management of the gray wolf in the US?

Gray wolves are endangered because of deforestation and way too much overhunting.