Wolves Caught in Traps Rise in New Mexico

Wolves are falling victim to private traps in New Mexico at alarming rates, with many suffering amputations, severe injuries, or death — a troubling spike that threatens the fragile recovery of the endangered Mexican gray wolf population. Since 1998, 84 wolves have been caught in such traps, with recent months seeing at least nine caught in just three months. Ranchers often set these traps to protect livestock, but loopholes in regulations allow them to operate with little oversight, unintentionally harming wolves. Conservationists and veterinarians are sounding the alarm, as trap-related injuries are becoming more common and the long-term impact on the species’ survival remains deeply concerning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/125add73328905b8