4 California wolves were eliminated, but there's a new pack in town

"The Beyem Seyo pack shifted to a new area in October, and new wolves quickly moved into their old stomping ground, one sign that the population is strong, he said. With one pack gained and one pack lost, the state's total remains at 10. It's estimated that there are about 50 to 70 wolves in the Golden State. Although it's a relatively small number, it represents a stunning recovery for the apex predators,"

"when the Fish and Wildlife Department euthanized four wolves that had killed a large number of cattle in the Sierra Valley - marking the first time in about a century that state officials had taken lethal action against the animals. "As difficult of a decision as that was to make, from a conservation point of view, the population data that we're getting does continue to suggest that the population is growing and is robust,""

A new Grizzly wolf pack is roaming southern Plumas County and includes at least two adults and a pup, with a male from Oregon and a female from the Lassen pack. State wildlife officials obtained photos of a pup believed to be theirs. One previous pack, Beyem Seyo, was euthanized after killing many cattle, the first lethal action in about a century following months of non-lethal deterrent attempts. The state's total remains at 10 packs and the population is estimated at 50 to 70 wolves, reflecting a recovery since recolonization began 14 years ago.

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