Mexican Grey Wolf
- lillie kessler
- Sep 6
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 20
The Mexican Grey Wolf, or Canis lupus baileyi, inhabits the mountainous and forested areas of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Weighing 50 to 90 pounds and standing 26 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder, these wolves are skilled carnivores, hunting deer, elk, and smaller mammals. They live in packs consisting of a breeding pair and their offspring. Despite being endangered, recovery and reintroduction efforts are ongoing. Breeding occurs in late winter, with 4 to 6 pups born in spring. They communicate through vocalizations, body language, and scent marking. In the wild, they live 6 to 8 years, while in captivity, they can live up to 12 years. Challenges include habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and genetic issues. Supporting their survival is crucial.
Ashcroft, N. K., Mathis, C. P., Smallidge, S. T., Fowler, J. M., & Baker, T. T. (n.d.). Reestablishment of the Mexican gray wolf: The economics of depredation (Range Improvement Task Force Report 80). New Mexico State University, Cooperative Extension Service / Agricultural Experiment Station. https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_ritf/RITF80.pdf
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