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A recent canine distemper outbreak caused Wyoming and Yellowstone wolf numbers to drop to their lowest levels in decades.
While disease played a role, human-caused mortality including hunting and trapping remains one of the leading drivers of wolf pop. decline.
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wyofile.com
Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era - WyoFile
Despite distemper-driven decline, most remaining canines now have strong antibodies and resistance — and state biologists are upbeat about the species’ ability to rebound.