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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 19h

Fall isn’t cozy for Northern Rockies wolves. Traps—snares, steel-jaws, leg-holds—kill indiscriminately. Up to 70% of trapped animals are non-target species, suffering slow, painful deaths. Trapping is cruel, outdated, and a threat to entire ecosystems. #EndTrapping #Wolves

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 1d

🐺 The “big bad wolf” is a myth. Wolves fear humans, fleeing at voices and sticking to nighttime. They only approach settlements when hungry. Humans are the true super predator—keep food & livestock secure, and let wolves live in peace. 🌿 #Wolves #Coexistence

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 2d

A new study led by Dr. Adrian Treves shows lethal wolf control doesn’t stop livestock losses—often it makes things worse. Non-lethal tools work best, protecting both wolves & livestock. It’s time laws reflect science, not outdated myths. #Coexistence

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 3d

🐺✨ Coexistence works! Glenn Elzinga of Alderspring Ranch has had zero livestock losses to wolves in 10+ years, and Suzanne Asha Stone’s Wood River Wolf Project protects 22,000 sheep with non-lethal tools—losing fewer than 5 per year. Wolves & livestock can thrive together. 🌿

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 4d

🐺 Six bear-hunting dogs were killed in WI after being released to chase wildlife. Wolves saw them as rivals, not pets. The real issue? Hounding—a cruel “sport” where hunters send dogs to suffer while watching on GPS. It’s time to end hounding. #EndHounding

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 6d

Fun Fact Friday: Arctic wolves live so far north that they rarely encounter humans! Unlike their gray wolf relatives, they’ve adapted to the harsh tundra, surviving in -70°F temps and months of darkness. ❄️ #ArcticWolf #WolfFacts #Wildlife #Conservation #FYP

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 8d

YouTube. We cover the new push by the misleadingly named “Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy Colorado” — an anti-wolf group. Watch now via the link in our bio!
#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #Education #Conservation #Wildlife #fyp

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 8d

🍂 Fall is the perfect time to visit! Join a 1-hr guided tour (Tue/Wed & Fri–Sun, 10/12/2/4) to meet wolves, coyotes & foxes and end with a group howl! 🐺 Space is limited—reserve now: 719-687-9742. #Wolves #WildlifeEducation #ColoradoWolves

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 9d

Colorado voters said YES to wolves in 2020 🗳️🐺 Yet Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy is again trying to block recovery after their first ballot push failed. Wolves belong here—don’t let special interests undo democracy. 🌲 #WolfRecovery #ColoradoWolves #Rewilding

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 11d

Good night from Nanuk and Raven!

#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #ColoradoWolfAndWildlifeCenter#Education #Conservation #Preservation #NonProfit #AZA #Wildlife #FYP

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 12d

Good morning from Raksha!
Did you know that CWWC has a ton of aspens? The colors are beginning to change throughout Colorado, and CWWC is a great place to check out the fall colors! Make your reservation today by calling 719-687-9742

#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #Education #Conservation #Preservation

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 14d

Good morning from Zoe!

#Fox #RedFox #CWWC #ColoradoWolfAndWildlifeCenter #Education #Conservation #Preservation #NonProfit #AZA #Wildlife #FYP

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 15d

Good morning! This weeks Wolf Talk is now on YouTube! Today we talk about the Mexican wolf and the current legislation aiming to delist them.

#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #ColoradoWolfAndWildlifeCenter#Education #Conservation #Preservation #NonProfit #AZA #Wildlife #FYP #Lobo

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 16d

Another week, another fake story. 🐺🐕 That viral post about a Chihuahua “joining a wolf pack” in MN? False. The dog was digitally added to real trail cam footage, and the article was mostly AI-generated.
#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #Education #Conservation #Preservation #NonProfit #AZA #Wildlife #FYP

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 17d

Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) just introduced H.R. 5171 to strip wolves in OR & WA of ESA protections. With just 112 wolves in OR & WA’s population still endangered, this reckless move puts recovery—and wolves—at risk.
#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #Conservation #Wildlife

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 18d

Wolves and ravens share a fascinating bond! Ravens often follow wolf packs, leading them to prey or scavenging from wolf kills. In return, wolves benefit from ravens’ sharp eyesight and early warnings of danger.

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 19d

Good morning from Scarlett!

#Fox #RedFox #CWWC #ColoradoWolfAndWildlifeCenter #Education #Conservation #Preservation #NonProfit #AZA #Wildlife #FYP

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 20d

It’s Red Wolf Week! 🌎🐺 CWWC is home to Colorado’s only 2 American red wolves—Shawnee & Fender. Though not part of breeding, they serve as powerful ambassadors for this critically endangered species. #RedWolf #Conservation #CWWC

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 20d

⏰ Time’s almost up! By Friday midnight ET, USDA could repeal the Roadless Rule—putting 58M+ acres of wild forests at risk. These lands shelter wildlife, store carbon & protect clean water. 💬 Your voice can stop this rollback—comment now via the link in our bio!

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 21d

Good morning from Isha!

#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #ColoradoWolfAndWildlifeCenter #Education #Conservation #Preservation #NonProfit #AZA #Wildlife #FYP

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 21d

Caption this photo of Zarah!

#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #ColoradoWolfAndWildlifeCenter #Education #Conservation #Preservation #NonProfit #AZA #Wildlife #FYP

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 21d

Another failed attempt to stop wolves in Colorado is back for Round 2. Their first effort fell nearly 100k signatures short with little funding. But Colorado already decided — we want wolves. 🐺 #Wolves #Colorado

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 22d

Good morning! 🐺❤️ For Red Wolf Week, we’re revisiting our January Wolf Talk on the American Red Wolf — one of the world’s most endangered canids. Don’t miss it! Link in bio. #Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #RedWolf #Conservation #Wildlife #FYP

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 23d

From bounties to extinction in the wild by 1980, red wolves nearly vanished. Habitat loss, coyotes & debate over their identity pushed them to the brink. But 14 wolves became the foundation of every red wolf alive today—a species proven unique & worth saving. 🐺 #RedWolfRecovery

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cowolfcenter.bsky.social @cowolfcenter.bsky.social · 25d

Good morning! What do you think has Orenda and Isha’s attention?

#Wolf #Wolves #CWWC #ColoradoWolfAndWildlifeCenter #Education #Conservation #Preservation #NonProfit #AZA #Wildlife #FYP

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