Yellowstone NP wolf population falls to less than half of historic high point

The gray wolf population in Yellowstone National Park has dropped to about 80 wolves, officials say — less than half of the high population mark in the park.

While Yellowstone leaders won’t have an accurate count until the fall after surviving pups are visible, the park’s top biologist doesn’t expect numbers to rise dramatically after litters are included in population estimates.

http://www.powelltribune.com/stories/wolf-numbers-in-yellowstone-park-decline,18572

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