Women and Wolves
Women and Wolves
Mexican grey wolves are an endangered subspecies of grey wolves that are native to the Southwest. Their story begins with their near extinction in the 1900's. However, in the 1980's a conservation effort began in order to grow the species numbers. This effort started with an original seven wolves, with only one being female, whose name was Nina. This begins the intense inbreeding and limited genetic diversity within the existing wolf populations, highlighting the importance of allowing the wolves to freely disperse within their natural habitats to encourage genetic diversity.

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About Women and Wolves
Women and Wolves is a coalition of female students in Northern Arizona that are concerned about the protection and advocacy for the endanger Mexican grey wolf. Together they delve into the stories and inherent biology of the wolves, hoping to spread the importance of this species within the southwest.