From Environment.Ec.Europa.Eu:
The Province of Grosseto, located in Tuscany, Italy, is characterised by rolling hills, agricultural lands, and forests. With over half of the province dedicated to agriculture, livestock production, particularly sheep farming, has long been a cornerstone of the local economy. However, the traditional way of life faced growing challenges with the return of wolves to the area.
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State officials eye next phase for recovery as Mexican wolf population grows
From KNAU.org:
Major changes could be in store for the decades-long project to reintroduce Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest. The latest count of the endangered animals showed at least 319 in the wild, approaching the goals listed in the species’ recovery plan.
The minimum number of wild Mexican wolves grew by 33 last year and 2025 was the 10th consecutive year the population has increased.
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Hotel Tax Increase With Wolf Cash Passes Oregon House and Heads to the Senate
From WWeek.com:
Among the most contentious battles in the Oregon Legislature this session is one over a proposed increase in the transient lodging tax.
House Bill 4134 would push the tax on hotels, Airbnbs and other short-term lodgings from 1.5% to 2.75% in order to raise money for Oregon wildlife, which draws tourists and, according to backers, should be protected with tourism dollars.
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PRACTICAL SUPPORT – Continued collaboration on wolf impact on small scale extensive livestock | Italy
From Environment.Ec.Europa.Eu:
The Province of Grosseto, located in Tuscany, Italy, is characterised by rolling hills, agricultural lands, and forests. With over half of the province dedicated to agriculture, livestock production, particularly sheep farming, has long been a cornerstone of the local economy. However, the traditional way of life faced growing challenges with the return of wolves to the area.
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CPW provides cause-of-death info related to wolf that died during [Colorado] ‘capture and collar’ operation
From DenverGazette.com:
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released the necropsy results of an adult male wolf that died during a capture and collar operation in Routt County on January 28. In addition to providing insight into why the wolf died, the agency also shared more information related to the events surrounding its death.
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Don’t Read Too Much Into A Peaceful Moment Between Yellowstone Wolves And Grizzly
From CowboyStateDaily.com:
Although a spectacular photo taken by a wildlife photographer in Yellowstone may give the illusion that this grizzly and two wolves are buddies, they’re not. Biologist Cecily Costello said It just means they’ve decided fighting right then wasn’t worth the risk.
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Mexican wolf population in Arizona, New Mexico grew by 33 in 2025
From KTARNews.com:
PHOENIX — Conservationists and animal lovers have something good to howl about. Arizona and New Mexico wildlife agencies recently reported that the population of endangered Mexican gray wolves grew by 33 wolves last year.
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Under plea deal, alleged [Wyoming] wolf tormentor Cody Roberts to face 18 month probation, $1,000 fine
From WyomingNews.com:
JACKSON — Cody Roberts, the Sublette County man charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly bringing a wolf into a Daniel bar, plans to take a plea deal.
Under the agreement, reached Wednesday, Roberts will likely face 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine. He would not be permitted to hunt, fish, drink alcohol or enter bars during that time.
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Wolf encounters on the rise in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
From The Chronicle:
A dog ban remains in effect in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve following two wolf incidents last month. The prohibition took effect Feb. 11 and was expanded Feb. 12 after two wolves attacked a dog on Willowbrae Trail. The dog was not injured. Dogs are banned from Willowbrae Trail to Green Point Rocks.
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Mexican gray wolf count grows as bills seek delisting
From Arizona Republic:
State and federal wildlife agencies counted 319 endangered Mexican gray wolves across Arizona and New Mexico this past year. Up from 286 the previous year, it marks a decade of steady recovery. The count produced a major milestone – the…
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Is the wolf cap coming to Switzerland too?
From Blue News:
Over 800 farm animals killed: The wolf dispute is coming to a head in France. Breeders are calling for wolves to be shot down – the authorities are calling for coexistence. And in Switzerland, the Federal Council is also considering an upper limit for wolves.
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