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Colorado's Wolf Reintroduction Faces Challenges, Shows Promise

12/1/2025

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In 2023, Colorado began reintroducing gray wolves after a 2020 ballot measure, with wolves released from Oregon and Canada to restore ecosystems.
The program faces challenges, including ten wolves dead and difficulties sourcing more animals.
Wildlife ecologist Joanna Lambert says human-altered landscapes complicate predator survival.
Federal rules limit imports and Colorado sought wolves from Washington, which declined.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports successful reproduction, indicating potential long-term program viability.

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Story summary

In 2023, Colorado began reintroducing gray wolves after a 2020 ballot measure, with wolves released from Oregon and Canada to restore ecosystems.
The program faces challenges, including ten wolves dead and difficulties sourcing more animals.
Wildlife ecologist Joanna Lambert says human-altered landscapes complicate predator survival.
Federal rules limit imports and Colorado sought wolves from Washington, which declined.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports successful reproduction, indicating potential long-term program viability.