MEXICAN WOLF

Mexican Wolf, commonly known as Lobo is a subspecies of the Gray Wolf who were once native to southeastern Arizona, southern New Mexico, western Texas, and northern Mexico. At a glance, the Mexican Wolfs can be distinguished by somewhat smaller as well as a narrower skull and it's yellowish dark pelt and heavily clouded with black over the back and tail.

As most of the animals of today, the Lobos are listed as Endangered Species, the reasons being quite similar such as hunting, trapping, poisoning and digging pups from dens.

But there was once a time when the Lobos were of high regard, it was the era of Pre-Columbian Mexico where it was considered a symbol of war and the Sun. A common practice was to cross-breed the Lobos with dogs to produce temperamental, but loyal, animal guardians. Wolves were also sacrificed in certain rituals which involved quartering the animals and keeping their heads as attire for priests and warriors.

Today the situation has somewhat improved from what it was in the 1920 era when they were on a rapid decline. Since they were listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1976, the United States and Mexico collaborated to capture all Lobos remaining in the wild. This extreme measure prevented the Lobos' extinction. As of today some 300 of Mexican Wolves are with us.