Wolf pups caught on tape in NorCal
Wolf pups in Northern California. Photo/CDFW
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has photographic evidence of five gray wolf pups and two adults in Northern California.
After trail cameras recorded a lone canid in May and July, CDFW deployed additional cameras, one of which took multiple photos showing five pups, which appear to be a few months old and others showing individual adults. Because of the proximity to the original camera locations, it is likely the adult previously photographed in May and July is associated with the group of pups.
CDFW has designated this group (comprised of two adults and five pups) the Shasta Pack.
Wild wolves historically inhabited California, but were extirpated. Aside from these wolves and the famous wolf OR7 who entered California in December 2011, the last confirmed wolf in the state was in 1924. OR7 has not been in California for more than a year and is currently the breeding male of the Rogue Pack in southern Oregon.
In June 2014, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to list gray wolves as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act. The gray wolf is also listed as endangered in California, under the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973.
I’ve seen what I tought were dogs in the Pioneer Trail and Al Tahoe area several years ago. Were they dogs or wolves? They wre’nt coyotes that’s for sure.
Be safe,OLS
As it should be, now leave them alone, they have a purpose as all wildlife does. Let it be.
This is so wonderful. I hope they stay hidden and alive.
The facts are, any large predator introduced into areas where they have not been in 150 years has a very altered environment and trouble is certain when the game animals are wiped out and gone and they prey on pets and livestock. This idea from the reckless Clinton administration is another very bad one that is still getting worse. These wolves were supposed to stay in Yellowstone park.
When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the United States after being absent nearly 70 years, the most remarkable “trophic cascade” occurred. What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers? George Monbiot explains in this movie remix. https://youtu.be/ysa5OBhXz-Q
Thanks Steve; very nice video. It’s encouraging to realize that every time the human species steps back to admire its handiwork, nature steps in to correct it and make it right. We are not to be noted for our intelligence but feared for our arrogance.
Ohmygod…our children are not safe!!! They’re WOLVES!!!!!
Why don’t people stay in Yellowstone National Park and let the wolves have CA ?? Duh, God’s animals go to where He calls them !