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Four Captive-Bred Mexican Gray Wolf Pups Successfully Introduced to Wild Wolf Pack in Arizona Through Cross-Fostering California Wolf Center, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team Work Together to Save the Endangered Subspecies
The California Wolf Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to the return of wild wolves to their natural habitat, today announced that four endangered Mexican gray wolf pups born at their conservation facility have been successfully introduced to a wild wolf pack in Arizona through cross-fostering.
Eight puppies were born to captive parents, Frida and Phoenix, at the California Wolf Center on April 28, 2020 through their Mexican gray wolf breeding program. Four of the pups were selected at 14 days old to be introduced to the Rocky Prairie Pack in the east central portion of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. This introduction serves as just one part of a larger effort to save the critically endangered Mexican gray wolf and reintroduce them to their natural range. The other four pups in the litter will remain at the California Wolf Center to further contribute to the captive breeding population.
Collaboration between the California Wolf Center and the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team—which is made up of biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, U.S. Forest Service, USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services, and the White Mountain Apache Tribe—made it possible to fly four pups born at the Center in San Diego County to their new home in the Arizona wilderness.
The young wolves were placed in their foster dens by scientists from the Interagency Field Team (IFT) on May 12, 2020. This crossfostering is part of an effort to restore the rare gray wolf subspecies to its former range and increase genetic diversity in the wild population.
About Cross-Fostering
Cross-fostering is a technique where captive-bred wolf puppies from one litter are “adopted out” to an experienced wild female with a new litter, who will raise them as her own. The strong parenting instincts of wolves make this a very promising strategy for bolstering genetics in the wild Mexican gray wolf population.
Placing pups from captivity into a wild litter improves the genetic diversity of the species. This method of reintroducing wolves into the wild at a young age also ensures that they are raised by parents with an established territory and experience who will teach them how to survive on their own.
Fostering is a relatively new technique for the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program. With fewer than 163 individuals left in the wild— found in Arizona and New Mexico—these four pups (three females and one male), born at the California Wolf Center on April 28, 2020 represent vital new genetics needed for a critically endangered population.
“We’re excited to be part of another successful cross-foster, bringing us one step closer to restoring the Mexican gray wolf to their natural habitat,” said Lorraine Frigolet, Executive Director for California Wolf Center. “By working with these agencies and collaborating with other facilities to ensure genetic diversity among thriving wild wolf packs, we’re increasing their chances for survival and population growth for future generations.”
Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery
The Mexican wolf is the rarest subspecies of gray wolf in North America. Once common throughout portions of the southwestern United States and Mexico, it was all but eliminated from the wild by the 1970s. In 1977, efforts were initiated to conserve the species through the creation of a bi-national captive breeding program that began with just seven unrelated Mexican wolves.
Since 1997, California Wolf Center has played an integral role in the Mexican Wolf Species Survival Plan, a captive breeding and host program intended to prevent the extinction of Mexican gray wolves. All Mexican gray wolves residing at California Wolf Center are candidates to be released into the wild through a reintroduction program managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
California Wolf Center is one of only two organizations working with the Southwest community sharing the landscape with the returning wolf population. The nonprofit organization provides information and financial support for techniques that ranchers can use to reduce wolflivestock conflict and steward the wild spaces where Mexican gray wolves reside.
For more information on the Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Program, visit http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf/ or www.azgfd. gov/wolf
To learn more about California Wolf Center’s involvement in Mexican gray wolf recovery, visit https://californiawolfcenter.org/ education/wolves-in-the-southwest/
About the California Wolf Center: The California Wolf Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the return of wild wolves to their natural habitat and to the people who share the landscape with them. We foster communities coming together to ensure wolves, livestock, and people thrive in today’s world. Learn more at californiawolfcenter.org.
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Canebreak, Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs and Wynola. ISSN 1937-8416 Wednesday June 3, 2020 Julian, CA. Volume 35 — Issue 44 Julian Gets An Opportuity To Be Tested
Last Tuesday, Julian was the first back county area to receive testing for Covid-19 as the County along with the Fire Authiority and CalFire set up their drive through testing site.
Although it was originally set up to be by reservation through the 2-1-1 system, problems within the system only registered 20 appointments, the EMT’s and fire personnel accomodated over 70 tests. Allowing immeadiate drive up testing.
They will be returning to the Library parking lot again this Friday (June 5) from 9am until 2pm. Once again it is requested that you make an appointment through the 2-1-1 system. You will need to connect to the “Public Health Nurse Line” (option - 1, then listen through the options, you will be connected, DO NOT try to sign up through the state of California web site).
This is a diagnostic test, which will show if you have an active infection. This is NOT an antibody test.
An antibody test shows whether you had a COVID-19 infection at one time. It is a blood (serology) test. It does not show when you were infected or if you have COVID-19 now.
Health care providers and private companies are providing antibody testing.
About 80% of people who get COVID-19 have mild to moderate symptoms. If you are sick with mild to moderate symptoms, stay home and call your medical provider. Your doctor will determine if you should recover
For Corona Virus
A sustainable, germ-free home doesn’t require expensive natural cleaners or constant attention to wiping down surfaces. Maintaining an eco-friendly, clean home can be simple. Green cleaning means cleaning smarter, not more. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised anxiety for homeowners on maintaining a germ-free home, but many consumers worry about using toxic cleaners. However, creating a tidy house is possible for any budget and doesn’t require you to clean every ten minutes.
A green home doesn’t just mean using natural disinfectants and scrubbing everything with baking soda. A sustainable house uses fewer products in general, reducing waste and investing in sustainable materials. From using reusable cleaning tools to eliminating synthetic fibers, you can focus less on stockpiling cleaning products and more on living in a way that works with the environment rather than against it.
Disinfect Naturally - Keeping a germ-free home means using environmentally friendly products and methods that protect both your family and the Earth. Many cleaning products on the market are effective in killing germs, but they can also be toxic and may cause long-term health effects. By buying natural products or making your own, you can reduce the threat of bacteria and viruses inside your home.
Ingredients like tea tree oil, lemon and white vinegar are proven to kill bacteria on hard surfaces. Baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol are other great ingredients to have in stock. When making homemade cleaners, make sure to store them properly. Otherwise, they may lose their disinfectant properties over time. Change Up Your Flooring
How To Have A Sustainable, Germ-Free Home by Emily Folk <emagazine.com>
at home, or need further medical evaluation.
The County currently has test scheduled throughout the back county through Saturday and have committed to providing more offerings in the coming weeks as demand warants. (a full schedule of current test sites is available on page 11).
Each drive-thru test site can accommodate up to 100 tests per day.
There have only been 2 cases reported in Julian over the past 8 weeks, 5 in Borrego, 1 in Ranchita, 1 in Santa Ysabel, but 37 in Ramona. Overall in the County 7,385 total cases.
Tearing up your carpet is more of a long-term investment than buying a bottle of natural cleaner, but it may impact your home’s cleanliness more significantly in the long-term. Some synthetic flooring materials, like polyethylene carpeting or vinyl, release chemicals into the air that can harm your immune system. Known as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), these chemicals exist in high levels in stain-resistant upholstery and carpeting.
Investing in eco-friendly floorings, such as cork, wool carpet or hardwood, may have a considerable impact on your home’s indoor air quality. Unlike traditional rugs that can be expensive to clean and maintain, many environmentally friendly flooring options are relatively easy to disinfect. For example, a steam mop easily sanitizes sealed hardwood and tile floors, which kills bacteria, unlike a traditional mop that may just spread germs around.
Ditch the Pesticides - The best way to prevent household pests is to keep a clean, organized house. However, many people still struggle with household pests, especially in climates that experience all four seasons. Changes in moisture and humidity levels might bring some unwanted guests into your residence.
While spraying insecticides around your home may seem like a simple solution, many of these products are incredibly dangerous and pose significant health concerns for you and your family. If a situation requires professional pest management, look into natural or organic pest control services, which can take care of pests without bringing volatile chemicals into your home.
In addition to professional services, there are also many natural ways to dissuade creatures from hanging out inside your house. For example, peppermint oil can help get rid of mice, and planting rosemary and other volatile herbs in your garden can keep flies and mosquitoes from settling in your flower beds. Natural pest management also reduces the need for dangerous pesticides, many of which harm beneficial creatures like honeybees and can linger in the environment for longer than you want.
A Cleaner, Greener Home - If you’re an environmentalist, creating a germ-free home without resorting to toxic chemicals may sound intimidating. However, keeping your house free from microorganisms like the flu virus and various bacteria is easier than you may think. There are plenty of natural ingredients that can disinfect surfaces naturally, including white vinegar and lemon oil.
If you are interested in making a more significant investment, changing out your flooring might be a great way to reduce pollutant levels in your home. Lastly, for those pesky creatures who make their way into your laundry room or onto your kitchen counter, you can choose from tons of ecofriendly pest solutions. Working with the environment keeps your family safe and your home clean and germ-free.
