Summary
President Donald Trump has signed an order to remove endangered species protection from grey wolves and Mexican wolves in the US. This could allow farmers to kill wolves to protect their livestock, but conservation groups warn it might hurt efforts to bring wolf populations back.
Key Facts
- The order ends endangered species protection for grey wolves and Mexican wolves.
- Ranchers are recognized in the order for their role in food production and American culture.
- There were 319 Mexican wolves in the wild in 2025, up from 4 in 1998.
- About 18,000 grey wolves live in the US, but they are still mostly endangered due to habitat loss.
- The order gives 90 days for officials to decide if wolf populations have recovered enough to remove protections.
- Environmental groups say wolf attacks on livestock are rare and have little effect on ranchers’ income.
- Ranchers currently can receive full payment if wolves kill their livestock, and states fund programs to prevent attacks.
- The order follows high beef prices and aims to support farmers facing challenges like drought and parasite outbreaks.
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