Alveus Research & Recovery Institute
Alveus Sanctuary is taking their conservation approach to the wild, pushing
forward conservation technology, public involvement in science, and recovery
ecology to make the world a better place for both people and wildlife.
The Pixel Project is Complete
The community has successfully unlocked all 10,000 pixels in the institute
mural, raising $1,000,000 to fund the initial development of the Alveus Research
& Recovery Institute. While this milestone has been reached, ongoing donations
are still needed to fund the continued work at the institute.
All 10,000 pixels on the mural have been unlocked by generous donors, each
displaying the name of a founding supporter of the Institute. While all pixels
have been claimed, donations are still greatly needed to support the ongoing
development and operations of the institute.
Saving Animals From Extinction
Conservation breeding programs can help prevent extinction by preserving
remaining genetic diversity and maintaining populations of endangered species
under human care. The ultimate goal of conservation breeding programs is to
reintroduce endangered species back into the wild.
18 Red wolves exist in the wild today.
286 Mexican Gray wolves exist in the wild today.
The Alveus Research & Recovery Institute aims to create a conservation breeding
program for the critically endangered Mexican Gray and Red wolves, helping to
maintain populations under human care with the goal of reintroducing these
animals back into the wild.
Conservation Partnership
Alveus Sanctuary's Research & Recovery Institute plans to apply for acceptance
to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Saving Animals From Extinction
(SAFE) Programs for Mexican Gray Wolves and Red Wolves. This program coordinates
efforts between zoological facilities, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mexico's
Fish & Wildlife Agencies and is managed under the Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (AZA).
