Tag: wolves

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Endangered Gray Wolf OR158 Removed After Failed Deterrence; DNA Reveals New Insights on California Wolf Packs

Federal wildlife officials have lethally removed an endangered gray wolf, identified as OR158, following multiple unsuccessful attempts at non-lethal deterrence and growing concerns about public safety. The action was taken as a last resort after extensive efforts to prevent conflicts between the wolf and livestock. The removal was conducted under […]

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New Study Shows Promise in Using Drones to Prevent Wolf Predation on Livestock – Implications for California

A groundbreaking study published in Global Ecology and Conservation this month demonstrates that drones could be an effective non-lethal tool for preventing wolf predation on livestock. The 2022 study, conducted in Southwest Oregon through a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and […]