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Endangered Gray Wolf OR158 Killed Amid Livestock Conflict

2/28/2025

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In a controversial move, federal officials took down OR158, an endangered gray wolf, in Lake County, Oregon, after it attacked eight cattle. This decision highlights the ongoing struggle between wildlife conservation and agricultural interests, as OR158 was a familiar figure in Central Oregon's landscape, now silenced to safeguard livestock.

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Story summary

In a controversial move, federal officials took down OR158, an endangered gray wolf, in Lake County, Oregon, after it attacked eight cattle. This decision highlights the ongoing struggle between wildlife conservation and agricultural interests, as OR158 was a familiar figure in Central Oregon's landscape, now silenced to safeguard livestock.