Illinois: population of wolves back to normal numbers 150 years later

For 150 years, the wolves were hunted to extinction in Illinois, United States, having returned only in 2002, in small numbers. Now, according to the State Department of natural resources, the population will have numbers already considered "normal":

The increase in the number of wolves has an explanation: the population of wolves from nearby Wisconsin began to explore other lands, taking this species, until then extinct, to recover the habitat their ancestors.

After a first sighting in 2002, these have become normal in recent years. The vast majority of wolves came from Wisconsin, a State with nearly 800 animals.

Still, according to Joe Kath, endangered species specialist with the Natural Resources Department, we are still far from seeing wolves normally settled in Illinois. It is good news, however, the fact that the sightings are increasing.

Also because of this new scenario, explains to the Associated Press, local authorities have already begun to outline strategies for managing the conservation of wolves.

Foto:  Todd Ryburn / Creative Commons

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