Two new wolf packs confirmed in California amid population boom

State wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of two new gray wolf packs in Northern California, bringing the estimated total to at least 70 wolves, up from 44 documented last year. With the population growth and 30 pups born this year, the species is at an inflection point, prompting the state to invest in research to manage the expanding wolf population. The wolves’ resurgence brings ecological benefits but also challenges, such as protecting livestock and understanding the impact on the ecosystem, leading to the launch of the multi-year California Wolf Project to study the wolves’ return to the state.

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