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Reward Offered for Information on Death of Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf

Authorities seek leads in the mysterious killing of Hope, a symbol of wolf recovery efforts, found dead in Arizona.

  • A $103,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the death of the Mexican gray wolf named Hope.
  • Hope was found dead on November 7 near Flagstaff, Arizona, outside the designated Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area.
  • Her death has prompted outrage from conservationists who viewed her as a critical figure in the recovery of the endangered species.
  • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife agencies are investigating, but details about the cause of death have not been disclosed.
  • Hope's presence challenged existing conservation boundaries, highlighting the potential for natural expansion of the wolf population.
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