Proposed Delisting of the Gray Wolf: Frequently Asked Questions

Proposed Delisting of the Gray Wolf: Frequently Asked Questions
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In March 2019, we proposed delisting the gray wolf (Canis lupus) from the list of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about this proposal and the status of the gray wolf.

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We provide national leadership in the recovery and conservation of our nation's imperiled plant and animal species, working with experts in the scientific community to identify species on the verge of extinction and to build the road to recovery to bring them back. We work with a range of public...
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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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