In October 1990, Richard Mann shot a red wolf that he feared was threatening his cattle. The wolf was a member of an "experimental population" the federal Fish and Wildlife Service had introduced to ...

Sweden began its annual wolf hunt this week, allowing nearly 10% of the endangered species population to be killed, as conservationists raise concerns about the controversial policy. Since 2010, ...

Governments often take on the job of killing problem wolves that attack livestock in order to increase public tolerance for the predators and, in theory, to reduce poaching by frustrated citizens.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two endangered gray wolves were found dead in Washington, highlighting challenges for wildlife conservation efforts that protect ...

MISSOULA — Thursday's announcement that gray wolves are back under state management in Montana and Idaho also included a warning: The federal government is watching. "We will continue monitoring gray ...

Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a reputation for being one of the most contentious conservation issues in the United States. The topic often conjures stark images of supporters versus ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- A panel of top scientists concluded Thursday that the endangered red wolf of the southeastern U.S. is a species unto itself, giving the beleaguered canine a scientific and political ...

When the federal government introduces endangered species like wolves, it often seeks local buy-in by allowing activities that would otherwise be prohibited. In this case, it permitted private ...

This week's featured article is "When the Government Puts Wolves in Your Backyard" by Tate Watkins. This audio was generated using AI trained on the voice of Katherine Mangu-Ward. Music credits: "Deep ...