Wolves Return to California, Sparking Fears Among Ranchers
As wolves roam California, livestock losses remain low, yet ranchers' fears grow. In May 2025, five counties in northern California declared an unprecedented state of emergency due to the presence of wolves.
The wolves, which had killed livestock, were exhibiting "bold, abnormal behavior" and "coming too close to homes," according to some residents. However, between October and December 2024, wolves killed only 19 cattle in an area home to over 300,000 cows.
They'd killed livestock, and according to some residents, were exhibiting "bold, abnormal behavior" and "coming too close to homes."
Gray wolves (Canis lupus) originally roamed the Californian landscape for thousands of years until the last one was shot in the 1920s. Now, they are returning to what was once their own home.
Author's summary: Wolves return to California, causing concerns among ranchers despite low livestock losses.
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