The Mexican Gray Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) is the southernmost occurring, rarest, and most genetically distinct subspecies of gray wolf in North America. It once occurred in the mountainous regions of the Southwest from central Mexico throughout portions of southern Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Aggressive predator control programs nearly eliminated the wolf, or "lobo" as the Spanish-speaking people called it. A captive breeding program begun in 1980 saved the Mexican Wolf from extinction.*

Efforts are now underway to reintroduce the gray wolf onto its natural habitat. These efforts have not been without controversy. Join us to learn more about the gray wolf, the debate over reintroduction and the current status of the reintroduction process.