Oregon wolf population surpasses 200 for first time in 8 decades
From IJPR.org:
Oregon wildlife officials counted more gray wolves than ever last winter, a promising sign for the federally endangered species.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff counted 204 wolves in December, a 15% increase from the year before, according to the agency’s annual wolf report published last week.
Washington wildlife officials also released their annual wolf report last week. They counted 230 gray wolves in that state — a 9% drop from the year before, and Washington’s first population decrease since this native animal species returned nearly two decades ago.
