Wolves that nearly died out from inbreeding recovered, now helping a remote island’s ecosys
This aerial photo taken in February 2023 shows two wolf pups frolicking in the snow at Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park. Gray wolves are thriving at Isle Royale National Park five years after authorities began a last-ditch attempt to prevent the species from dying out on the Lake Superior island chain, scientists said Wednesday, June 14. (Rolf Peterson, Michigan Technological University)
By JOHN FLESHER
AP Environmental Writer
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Gray wolves are thriving at Isle Royale National Park five years after authorities began a last-ditch attempt to prevent the species from dying out on the Lake Superior island chain, scientists said Wednesday...