Nevada's Department of Wildlife confirmed suspected wolf sightings in Elko County as coyotes based on DNA testing.

Nevada's Department of Wildlife confirmed that suspected wolf sightings in Elko County were actually coyotes, based on DNA testing of samples collected. Initial helicopter observations led to a thorough investigation involving NDOW biologists and two independent laboratories. The genetic markers found in the samples confirmed that the animals were indeed coyotes, not wolves.

May 13, 2024
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