Guardians of the Grasslands

 

Help us raise $100,000 to support essential research, veterinary care, and crucial education for the rare and elusive maned wolf.

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A Message from Our Executive Director, Fred Gauna

At the Endangered Wolf Center, we are working to protect and conserve the rare and elusive maned wolf—an iconic species native to South America. With their striking appearance, often called “foxes on stilts,” these beautiful animals are facing serious threats to their survival in the wild, which is why we need your support to help us expand our conservation efforts.

Our Center in Eureka, Missouri, is home to the oldest maned wolf in human care, Nina, who is 14 years old. We also care for Lucky, a genetically valuable maned wolf who survived against all odds after being orphaned.

Through the Species Survival Plan, we’re working closely with reproductive biologists to study maned wolf breeding cycles, with the hope of one day helping Lucky produce pups – whether through natural breeding or artificial insemination – to help secure her species’ future.

By donating today, you can make a direct impact on maned wolf conservation. Your contribution will support essential research, veterinary care, and crucial education to ensure these magnificent creatures do not become endangered. Together, we can ensure that maned wolves continue to roam the grasslands for generations to come.

Maned Wolf Puppy Girl

Thank you for supporting our four resident maned wolves, Nina, Lucky, Caido, and Luigi.

With gratitude,

Fred Gauna
Executive Director

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How Your Support Helps Maned Wolves

Fund Crucial Research

Your donation will help us collaborate with biologists that specialize if reproductive science. We regularly send samples to our conservation partners to help us forge a pathway toward better understanding maned wolf biology.

Improve Maned Wolf Genetics

Help us bolster genetic diversity for maned wolves through innovative technology and conservation techniques.

Provide Veterinary Resources

Help our Animal Care team conduct veterinary exams for our four resident maned wolves.

Thank You!

From the tips of our ears to the bottom of our hearts, your support means the world to us. We’re sending howls of thanks – and a few roar barks!

Meet Lucky the Maned Wolf

Back in 2017, keepers at the Endangered Wolf Center received an intriguing request – the only surviving pup from another facility needed a new home. The decision was made to hand-raise the genetically valuable pup. In Missouri, our team was able to identify a domestic dog that had recently had puppies to serve as a foster mother.

Lucky’s Legacy (So Far)

Lucky has also become the world’s first and only ambassador maned wolf, helping to educate about her species and traveling to schools, media appearances, and even gracing the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra stage during a performance of “Peter and the Wolf” that featured an alternate, more conservation-friendly ending of the popular piece!

By working together with accredited zoos and conservationists around the nation, we can give maned wolves the best chance to thrive.

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Sponsorships with naming rights are available. Contact Director of Development Kim Larson at [email protected]