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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 1d

One story of a dog being mistaken for a wolf & killed is one too many. Over the years, there have been several. One story of a wolf being killed for a sport is one too many. In the last few years, there have been THOUSANDS. Raise your voice for wolves: TeamWolf.Org!

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 2d

A federal judge ruled USFWS ignored science in refusing to relist Northern Rocky wolves—calling its process a “political yo-yo.” As wolves are hunted to bare legal limits, Congress moves to strip protections entirely. Read: bit.ly/46Y7pY6

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 3d

We’re building a movement!

Team Wolf is a pack of advocates, scientists & conservationists fighting to ensure Gray Wolves are protected for good. With Congress threatening to gut what protections remain, we need your voice.

Join the pack & take action at TeamWolf.Org!

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 3d

Caught on camera: two endangered Mexican Gray Wolves at play. One rolls on the ground like a pup while the other watches—proof that wolves are social, curious, and full of personality.

Protect them before it’s too late. Act now at TeamWolf.Org

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 3d

For the 3rd year in a row, Rep. Biggs (R-AZ) tried to gut the Endangered Species Act—this time by exempting the military and its contractors. His reckless amendment failed 200–228.

Most Americans support the ESA. Now it’s time to STRENGTHEN it.

Act now: TeamWolf.Org

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 6d

Decades of data confirm what we’ve long known—killing wolves doesn’t protect livestock. It’s outdated, unscientific & makes conflicts worse. It's time to follow the science & use real solutions.

Read more: bit.ly/4pTnLd7
Act now: teamwolf.org

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 7d

New research shows dogs began diverging from wolves 30,000+ years ago across multiple populations. Some Arctic breeds still carry ancient wolf DNA. We once honored both—so why love one and kill the other?

Read full article: bit.ly/46yWaGF

A Biologist Pinpoints The Time When Dogs Diverged From Wolves (Hint: It’s Earlier Than Scientists Thought)

From their wolf ancestors to today’s sweet, loyal companions, dogs’ social intelligence has been shaped over millennia, uniquely attuned to humans compared to other domesticated or wild species.

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 9d

🚨Mexican Gray Wolves are in crisis🚨

For the 4th year in a row, Lobos lost genetic diversity—pushing this critically endangered subspecies toward extinction. Failed “management” is to blame. The fix is clear: stop killing, start releasing. Join us at TeamWolf.Org.

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 10d

CA is stepping up where the feds are falling short. AB 1319 would let the state move quickly to protect species like wolves if Congress guts the ESA. But wolves can’t rely on states alone—call Congress today & demand the ESA be strengthened, not weakened: TeamWolf.Org!

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 10d

Stay in the loop of national wolf news through TeamWolf.org!

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Yellowstone tragedy: Beloved wolf 1479F was gunned down just days into Montana’s wolf hunt.

Inside the park she was safe—outside, a target.

Read more: bit.ly/3VzbVXN

Yellowstone wolf killed by Montana hunter, will others suffer same fate?

Animal had wandered outside the park two days after the start of hunting season.

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 13d

Montana’s wolf hunt runs 6 months. Already, 1479F—Yellowstone’s beloved wolf & last pup of 907F—was shot outside park borders. She was vital to her pack’s survival. Losing her is devastating, but more wolves will follow unless we act.

✍️https://bit.ly/JusticeForWolf1479

#StopTheHunt

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 14d

Despite failing to qualify for the 2026 ballot, opponents of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction are trying again. Their first effort fell 100K signatures short. We must fight back to protect wolves and the will of voters—#MakeTheCall at TeamWolf.Org !

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 15d

For too long, wolves have been used as political pawns—a lightning rod for special interests. With bills threatening to delist them nationwide, it’s never been more important to #RaiseYourVoice!

When we howl together, we can’t be ignored. Join us at TeamWolf.Org!

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 17d

It’s been just one week since Montana’s wolf hunt began—and 9 wolves are already dead.

With a quota of 452, plus nearly 100 more via Wildlife Services, this isn’t management—it’s eradication.

Raise your voice: TeamWolf.Org

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 20d

Keep up with national wolf news through TeamWolf.org.

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 20d

🚨Congress is gearing up to vote on a bill that would permanently strip Gray Wolves of ESA protections—leaving wolves nationwide open to state-sponsored slaughter.

Your voice matters. Use our 📞 guide at TeamWolf.Org to urge Congress to defend wolves while we still can!

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 23d

CO’s first gentleman, Marlon Reis, hosted an event urging compassion & coexistence in wolf recovery. CSU research shows 74% of wolf media coverage in 2024 focused on livestock losses—while nonlethal solutions & hopeful stories were sidelined. bit.ly/4mjoFfY

Compassion, coexistence with wolves stressed in animal-rights talk hosted by Colorado's first gentleman

Marlon Reis said he created the event out of frustration over stories in the media that "perpetuate negative stereotypes that are dangerous and destructive”

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 24d

Today marks the start of Montana’s general wolf hunt—and this year will be catastrophic.

The state set a quota of 558 wolves, gutted regional safeguards & made it easier to wipe out entire packs.

This isn’t management—it’s eradication.

Take action now: teamwolf.org

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 26d

A study shows human-caused wolf mortality continues even after hunting seasons end further proving that legal killing causes more illegal killing. Read the study at disq.us/t/4hilz2w and join us in protecting wolves at teamwolf.org !

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 27d

New billboards in Colorado highlight the “Born to be Wild” license plate, funding nonlethal solutions to help ranchers and wolves coexist, already having raised ~$1M.

Learn more: bit.ly/3VIhD9P

Take action: teamwolf.org

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 27d

Keep up with national wolf news through TeamWolf.org!

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · 28d

Congress is back — and wolves are in the crosshairs.
Section 128 in the Interior Bill would strip Gray Wolves of ESA protections nationwide and block courts from stopping it.

Wolves are running out of time. Call Congress NOW: TeamWolf.Org!

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Colorado Newsline @coloradonewsline.com · Sep 9

Commentary: The failures of anti-wolf special interests are undeniable. Coloradans don’t support efforts to stop wolf reintroduction — not with their votes, signatures or wallets. The people have spoken three times: We want wolves.

Strike 3 for wolf-ousting efforts in Colorado. Wolves win. | Colorado Newsline

The “three strikes and you’re out” concept should apply to the attempts to pause or end Colorado’s voter-approved wolf reintroduction.

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Team Wolf @team-wolf.bsky.social · Sep 9

Can AI help decode wolf communication? Researcher Jeffrey T. Reed shows how tech may be able to turn faulty wolf data into real insight—crucial for responsible stewardship. What do you think of this emerging tech?

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