Gray Wolf Final Delisting Rule FAQs

Gray Wolf Final Delisting Rule FAQs
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In October 2020, we finalized a rule to delist gray wolves (Canis lupis) currently listed in the contiguous United States and Mexico under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to recovery. This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about this action and the status of gray wolves.

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ESA status: endangered (February 2022) except Northern Rocky Mtn of ID, MT, WY; eastern 1/3 of OR, WA; north-central UT; threatened (Dec 2014) in MN. 

The gray wolf, being a keystone predator, is an integral component of the...

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