Four Out of Five Mexican Wolves Released Have Suffered Poisoning Deaths
OutdoorHub Reporters 02.21.12
According to AP reports, Mexican gray wolves released just south of the US border have died from ingesting warafin, a blood thinner frequently used in rat poison.
At this time it is unclear whether or not the animals were poisoned intentionally.
In October or 2011, Mexican wildlife officials released five wolves, three mature females and two mature males into the San Luis Mountains. All the animals were released wearing GPS collars so their movements could be tracked.
The only surviving wolf is a female. The rest of the animals were all found dead by December 2011.
Mexican authorities say the surviving wolf continues to feed on rodents in the same area where the other animals were recovered.
At this time Mexican officials have not announced plans to release any more wolves into the area or to relocate the surviving wolf.
