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Third Gray Wolf Found Dead in Rocky Mountain Park

4/25/2025

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A tragic loss struck Rocky Mountain National Park as female gray wolf 2514-BC was discovered dead on April 20, the third casualty among the 15 wolves reintroduced from British Columbia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is probing the incident, emphasizing the importance of protecting these federally safeguarded creatures. Despite this setback, Colorado Parks and Wildlife assures that survival rates are still within expected limits.

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Story summary

A tragic loss struck Rocky Mountain National Park as female gray wolf 2514-BC was discovered dead on April 20, the third casualty among the 15 wolves reintroduced from British Columbia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is probing the incident, emphasizing the importance of protecting these federally safeguarded creatures. Despite this setback, Colorado Parks and Wildlife assures that survival rates are still within expected limits.