In May 2025, the European Parliament changed the status of wolves in the EU from “strictly protected” to “protected,” which opened the way for its member states to allow hunting under certain ...

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 ...

This story was updated on January 9, 2026. Since their reintroduction to northwest Colorado in late 2023, wolves have roamed across much of the state. Now, at least one has ventured beyond it: In ...