Sunny Priyan
Wolves were once widespread across North America and Europe but faced severe declines due to hunting, trapping, and habitat loss during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Legal measures, such as the U.S. Endangered Species Act (1973), provided the foundation for wolf recovery, reducing hunting pressure and fostering conservation initiatives.
Iconic reintroduction efforts, like the 1995 reintroduction of gray wolves into Yellowstone National Park, were crucial for the species' recovery by restoring ecological balance.
Wolves have been re-establishing themselves in regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, with populations in areas such as the northern Rockies and certain parts of Scandinavia.
Wolves are crucial for ecosystems, controlling prey, boosting biodiversity, and aiding in the regeneration of habitats, like Yellowstone's forests.
Wolves face ongoing challenges like habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict, and illegal poaching, making continued protection and management critical to their long-term survival.