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Wolves Are Thriving at Michigan's Isle Royale National Park, Reaching Their Highest Numbers in Almost 50 Years, New Data Suggests

Smithsonian Magazine·Sarah Kuta·6 months ago
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Scientists estimate that 37 of the animals now roam the rugged archipelago, which has contributed to the dwindling moose population. But the predator-prey ratio might be stabilizing

To estimate the wolf population, researchers observed animals from planes, followed tracks on the ground and inspected kill sites this year. Rolf Peterson

The gray wolf population on a rugged archipelago in northwestern Lake Superior has surged to its highest number in nearly 50 years.

After completing their annual survey this year, scientists estimate 37 of the apex predators are now roaming around Isle Royale , a 132,000-acre U.S. national park that’s part of Michigan and located near Thunder Bay, Canada.…

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