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Story summary
- Wolves thrive within Yellowstone National Park, but crossing into state-controlled areas raises their risk from hunting and predation.
- Many wolves do not survive after leaving the park, with deaths nearly tripling from 2021 to 2024, per Dan Stahler of the Yellowstone Wolf Project.
- Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly notes wolves attract visitors and support the economy.
- Calls for better management and education aim to reduce human-related threats to wolves.
