What happened to Yellowstone wolves in 2005?

Answer 1

In 2005, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its decision to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list in the northern Rocky Mountains, which included Yellowstone National Park. This decision followed the successful recovery of wolf populations due to reintroduction efforts in the mid-1990s. However, the delisting also led to increased hunting and management actions, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of the wolf population in the region. The management approach sparked debates over wildlife conservation and the balance between ecosystem health and human interests.