The Wolf
The wolf is a large member of the Canine family. Legends of wolves portrayed them as the Anti-Christ, epitome of evil. The Middle Ages in Europe was a time of growing enlightenment and crushing superstition. A belief in werewolves was widespread. It also portrayed them as noble creatures who can teach us many things. To some the wolf was seen as a wise, powerful, an instinctive hunter, a teacher in fact, of tactics humans could emulate against buffalo or caribou. Wolves need an average of three to ten pounds of meat each day to survive. Without the food, they would soon starve and die. Although wolves eat the meat from animals from the Cervidae family, beavers, rabbits and mice, they would never kill a human. Therefore, they are not a threat to us.
The Wolf's Endangerment
There are only 52 Mexican gray wolves in the wild, therefore they are the rarest land animals in North America. Only one pair of Mexican gray wolves per year is allowed to be released. Today, there are about 50 to 90 Mexican gray wolves in existence, including 19 that reside at the California Wolf Center.
What can you do to help?
For starters, you can make a chart asking for people to demote killing wolves and make an environmentalist blog like this one here. If this isn't enough, come up with your own ideas! The options are endless!
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