A prolific breeder from Missouri's Wild Canid center takes top spot in January's National Geographic
This past June, Redwood Creek teamed with the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center for a Wine and Howl event at their facility.
I've just learned of some exciting news for the Center and for Anna, a Mexican gray wolf hand raised at the facility who has played an important role in restoring the breed to its former range in the southwestern US and central Mexico.
An excerpt from the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch:
"Anna, also known as No. 685, is one of the most genetically valuable Mexican gray wolves living in captivity today.
"She's also one of the most prolific. In 2005, she and her mate, Dude, had 12 puppies, the largest on record for Mexican gray wolves. That litter was one of four for Anna, dubbed "Super Mom" by those involved in the Mexican gray wolf recovery effort.
"While certainly a favorite among staff and visitors to the center, Anna is about to increase her exposure when she appears in January on the cover of National Geographic magazine for an article about endangered species."
Congratulations to the Wild Canid center and to Anna!
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