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Pregnant Mexican Gray Wolf Killed, Advocates Demand Investigation

4/24/2025

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A tragic mistake unfolded in Arizona on April 14, 2025, when a federal agency killed Asiza, a pregnant Mexican gray wolf. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aimed to remove a rogue wolf linked to livestock attacks, but advocates are now calling for an investigation, fearing this loss jeopardizes the fragile recovery of the endangered species.

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Story summary

A tragic mistake unfolded in Arizona on April 14, 2025, when a federal agency killed Asiza, a pregnant Mexican gray wolf. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aimed to remove a rogue wolf linked to livestock attacks, but advocates are now calling for an investigation, fearing this loss jeopardizes the fragile recovery of the endangered species.