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California’s Wolf Divide

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Briefings

Mongabay reports on California's wolf recolonization, noting conservationists welcome the return while ranchers oppose livestock losses. The series explores balancing evolving science, policy, and wildlife management during this U.S. state's most watched wildlife recovery.

Key points

• Gray wolves are recolonizing California after nearly a century's absence, altering ecosystems and landscapes in the U.S.'s most populous state.
• Conservationists welcome the wolf return, while ranchers vilify them due to livestock losses, creating a complex balance between evolving science and public policy.

Context

This article examines California's wolf recovery, a closely watched wildlife recovery in the U.S. where conservationists, ranchers, and others seek coexistence amid growing wolf numbers.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the initial recolonization phase; specific dates for wolf population growth are not provided, and uncertainty exists regarding the long-term ecological impact on California's diverse ecosystems.

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