The gray wolf is a the only wolf species in America and: Wolves should remain protected according to a new study from Princeton-UCLA .  This is a game changer making it vital to protect wolves.  Wolves are here to stay now, and it’s even more important to learn ways to coexist with this imperiled species. 

“Researchers from Princeton University and the University of California-Los Angeles who investigated the genetic ancestry of North America’s wild canines have concluded that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s scientific arguments for removing gray wolves from endangered species protection are incorrect.”  Cited source


This Recent news proves how important it is to keep wolves listed under the Endangered Species Act. Wolves are here to stay and it’s vital that humans learn how to coexist. 





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By Rachel Tilseth

I am a Menomonie, Wisconsin-based environmental writer, filmmaker, and owner of Wolves of Douglas County WI Films & Media. My work explores the relationships between humans, wildlife, and local ecosystems, focusing on threats to vulnerable habitats. Through independent, grassroots media, I advocate for sustainable coexistence with apex predators and educate the public on ecological economics. My award-winning short film, People & Wolves: A Story of Coexistence, won Best Documentary Short at the Red Cedar Film Festival and features insights from Dr. Jane Goodall, Ojibwa tribal members, hunters, and biologists.

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