Phoenix Zoo moves Mexican gray wolves as wild census moves ahead
Jade circles the fenced enclosure, leading her two sisters, both casually lagging a few paws behind. She glances back at the pair: Luna's still gnawing on what is left of their bloody breakfast and Scarlet is eyeing the two-legged visitors staring in from outside the enclosure. There is little doubt in the den. Jade is the new alpha. The rest of the pack, including both her parents and three brothers, moved to Texas in January as part of a cooperative breeding program for the endangered Mexican gray wolf. “They were a little skittish for the first day or two, but they’ve settled in ...