Grey wolves are once again being spotted in Los Angeles County, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. A female wolf has been documented in this area for the first time in one hundred years. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife registered the animal under the identification code BEY03F. It is known that this female, born in Plumas County in 2023, has traveled approximately 595 kilometers.
Axel Hannikatt, an employee of the department, suggested that the female wolf is currently searching for a potential mate. Just a week ago, she was observed near Tulare County. Should BEY03F successfully locate a partner, this could lead to the establishment of a new grey wolf pack in California. Conversely, if unsuccessful, she will likely continue heading north.
Hannikatt also brought attention to a more unfortunate possibility. He noted that because the wolf’s route is close to major highways, there’s a risk she could be killed in a vehicle collision.
The primary reason for the absence of grey wolves in this region was intensive hunting. The last recorded instance of a wild wolf being eliminated in the state dates back to 1924. Presently, experts are focused on the goal of restoring the grey wolf population throughout California.
Previously, there was news concerning the sighting and video capture of a fisher (a type of marten) in Cuyahoga County, USA. This species was thought to have been completely wiped out as far back as the nineteenth century.
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