From ColoradoNewsline.com:
From parenting to work to law enforcement, “three strikes and you’re out” is a concept everyone understands. The same should apply to the attempts to pause or end Colorado’s voter-approved wolf reintroduction.
Since January, cattleman associations, citizen groups, and legislators have tried — and failed — to reverse history.
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New Research Sheds Light On Behavior Of Wolves Relocated To Isle Royale National Park
From NationalParksTraveler.org:
Hundreds of moose that roam the rugged wilderness of Isle Royale National Park are the primary food source for gray wolves on the island. But new research reveals how wolves change their hunting behavior during times of the year when moose are harder to catch.
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Red wolves born and treated on campus in landmark year for species
From TechnicianOnline.com:
The red wolf, a species native to the southeastern United States, continues to recover from the brink of extinction with the help of conservation programs across the country. At NC State, a unique effort involving veterinary students, faculty and partnerships with federal wildlife agencies is playing a critical role in their recovery.
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Wolf thought to have been shot illegally in Graubünden [Switzerland]
From SwissInfo.ch:
A wolf suspected of having been killed illegally was found in the southeastern Swiss valley of Poschiavo on Monday. According to a statement, the predator had a gunshot wound. Criminal proceedings are now being initiated.
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Colorado wolf that died in May was likely hit by a car, USFWS investigation finds
From Denver7.com:
A Colorado wolf that died in May was likely hit by a car, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Tuesday.
On June 2, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said it had received a mortality signal from the wolf’s GPS collar on May 31. The animal was found deceased in northwest Colorado. The wolf had been brought to Colorado from Canada as part of the January 2025 reintroduction, CPW confirmed to Denver7. It was the fifth wolf from the original 15 released that month that died.
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Hobby hunting praised – wolf ignored [Switzerland]
From WildBeimWild.com:
The Graubünden Office for Hunting and Nonsense is celebrating itself and the hunting community: after decades of moderate success, the populations of deer and roe deer are finally declining.
640 fewer deer, and roe deer are also in decline – a “credit to the hunters , ” according to the July 3 press release from amateur hunter Adrian Arquint. What is left out: Without the wolf and the lynx, the situation would likely look very different.
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Wolves frequenting Banff campground, showing ‘bold behaviour’: Parks Canada
From CTVNews.ca:
Parks Canada has issued a warning for a campground in Banff National Park, saying wolves are frequenting the area. The warning for Two Jack Lakeside was issued on Sept. 8, and will remain in place until further notice.
Parks Canada says the wolves have shown “bold behaviour” and are advising people to use caution when travelling or camping in the area.
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Strike 3 for wolf-ousting efforts in Colorado. Wolves win.
From ColoradoNewsline.com:
From parenting to work to law enforcement, “three strikes and you’re out” is a concept everyone understands. The same should apply to the attempts to pause or end Colorado’s voter-approved wolf reintroduction.
Since January, cattleman associations, citizen groups, and legislators have tried — and failed — to reverse history.
Click here for the full story.
Graubünden wants to shoot phantom pack
From WildBeinWild.com:
The canton of Graubünden has applied to the federal government to kill 17 wolf packs. According to official figures, however, only eleven packs currently exist in the canton, plus two more along the canton’s borders.
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Mexican gray wolf protections challenged in Congress
From KOAT.com:
Protection for Mexican gray wolves under the federal Endangered Species Act is facing opposition from ranchers who say the danger this protected species poses to their cattle threatens their livelihood.
The controversy has made it to Congress, where Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar introduced the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act, which would delist the Mexican gray wolf and separate the populations in the U.S. and Mexico, allowing for proper management of the species. The bill is supported by the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association.
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Why Wolves Sometimes Play Around Like Giant Puppies
From CowboyStateDaily.com:
Wolves in the wild can’t afford to waste time and energy. Even when they seem to romp and play — almost like giant puppies — there’s serious purpose behind it, wildlife biologists say.
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