Diversifying the pack: Cross fostering helps Mexican wolf population boost genetic mix The Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Missouri, has served as the forefront of the Mexican wolf cross-fostering program since it began in 2014. (Source: Cronkite News) By Christopher Howley | December 15, 2020 at 11:44 AM MST - Updated December 15 at 11:44 AM
ALPINE, Arizona – The day in late January began like any other for a Mexican wolf pup living in the spectacular solitude of eastern Arizona: searching for food with other wolves in the Apache National Forest.
Then came the terrifying chatter of a helicopter, a dash for cover, a jab in the rump – and a nap, courtesy of the sedative Telazol delivered by dart gun.