Map Shows States With Most Gray Wolves as Trump Signs Delisting Order
Summary
President Donald Trump has ordered a review of the federal protection status of gray and Mexican wolves under the Endangered Species Act. This review may lead to reducing or removing federal protections for these wolves, with a focus on helping ranchers manage livestock losses.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order to review protections for gray and Mexican wolves.
- The Interior Secretary is tasked with deciding if wolves should be removed or lowered in protection status.
- The order includes improved coordination with states, compensation for livestock losses, and easier approval for removing problem wolves.
- Alaska has the largest gray wolf population in the U.S., followed by Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Idaho.
- Delisting wolves means the federal government might stop protecting them, but the process requires public and expert input.
- The move aims to aid ranchers by reducing wolf attacks on livestock.
- Some rancher groups support the order, while some animal groups warn it could harm wolf recovery efforts.
- Agriculture and Interior Departments said the measures will help protect ranchers and lower food costs for families.
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