BOISE, Idaho — Thousands of vacationers in the West will probably see a wolf in the wild for the first time this summer, often from the road but sometimes while camping or hiking. The federal ...

Ranchers Jay and Chyenne Smith raise Black Angus cattle near the tiny town of Carmen, Idaho. The ranch is located just over the ridge from one of the original sites of wolf reintroduction, and the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. From their wolf ancestors to today’s sweet, loyal ...

Rising wolf populations spark livestock attacks and public safety concerns in rural CA. Five counties declared emergencies; officials urge easing protections on wolves. Researchers link wolves to calf ...

After nearly a century’s absence, gray wolves continue to recolonize California, bringing changes and challenges to the state and its inhabitants. Ongoing research and monitoring programs are helping ...

In California, as wolf numbers grow — a remarkable return after a century — livestock producers are increasingly worried as these predators occasionally take down cattle. Gray wolves are an endangered ...