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A gray wolf was spotted in Los Angeles County for the first time in over a century, marking a remarkable comeback for a species that was nearly extinct. The wolf population in the Lower 48 states has grown from around 1,500 to more than 6,000 today.
Three decades after going extinct in the wild, Mexican gray wolves have reached 319 individuals across the Southwest. The population grew by 33 wolves in 2025, though experts say genetic diversity remains crucial for long-term survival.
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A young female gray wolf just made history by stepping paw in Los Angeles County for the first time in a century. Her 400-mile journey from Northern California marks a stunning milestone in the species' return from near extinction.
A young female gray wolf just made history by visiting Los Angeles County for the first time in a century. Her epic 400-mile journey marks a major milestone in California's wolf recovery story.
A three-year-old gray wolf just made history by entering Los Angeles County for the first time in more than a century. Her journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains shows how America's wolf population is bouncing back from near extinction.
A young gray wolf has crossed from California into Nevada, marking a rare wildlife milestone for a species that nearly disappeared from the American West. The lone traveler is part of California's growing wolf recovery success story.