California's gray wolf population, once extinct, has surged to nine packs, including 30 pups born this year.

California's gray wolf population has seen a significant resurgence, with two new packs confirmed in Northern California, bringing the total to nine packs. The wolves, extinct in the state since the 1920s due to hunting and habitat loss, are now protected under the Endangered Species Act. This growth, including 30 pups born this year, has sparked both celebration and concern, particularly among ranchers who have lost livestock to the wolves. The California Wolf Project has been launched to study the ecological and social impacts of their return.

November 30, 2024
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