The Next Wolves to Come to Colorado Aren’t From the United States

Ever since Colorado voters passed Proposition 114, the measure that would see wolves being introduced back into Colorado's wilderness, it seems like we've been hearing about the newly reintroduced wolves pretty regularly for one reason or another.

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While some wolves have already been reintroduced, the proposition outlines a plan to reintroduce numerous additional waves for the next three to five years.

However, some of the original plans have changed and it has now been reported that the next wave of wolves will not be coming from the United States as planned, but from Canada.

Why Are Canadian Wolves Being Reintroduced to Colorado?

While the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan didn't have Canada listed as a source for the animals, the next wave of wolves will in fact be coming from the Canadian province of British Columbia due to prior plans with the state of Washington falling through.

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In British Columbia, the depredation of caribou by wolves is a problem and one of the reasons that the province agreed to the plan to relocate some of them to Colorado.

What is the Benefit of Canadian Wolves Being Relocated to Colorado?

Luckily, the wolves in British Columbia are also used to eating deer and elk, which experts believe will deter them from depredating livestock and pets.

What’s Next for Colorado and the Reintroduction of Wolves?

The Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan will likely see anywhere from 10 to 15 wolves being reintroduced per year for the next three to five years, totaling as many as 50 wolves over the entire duration of the plan.

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