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Uncollared Wolf Found Dead in Colorado; Investigation Underway
25 Jul
Summary
- Colorado wildlife officials are investigating the death of an uncollared wolf.
- The wolf's cause of death is pending completion of a necropsy.
- This incident occurs while Colorado has four known active wolf packs.
Colorado wildlife officials are actively investigating the recent death of an uncollared wolf discovered in northwest Colorado. The precise circumstances surrounding the animal's demise remain unclear, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife stating that a thorough investigation is required.
Key to the investigation will be the results of a necropsy, which is expected to provide crucial insights into the cause of death. This incident occurs amidst a period of wolf recovery in Colorado. The state currently supports four established wolf packs: Piney Ridge in Eagle County, One Ear in Jackson County, Three Creeks in Rio Blanco County, and Copper Creek in Pitkin County.
This development follows recent challenges faced by the King Mountain pack in Routt County. The pack's breeding male died in January during a capture operation, and its breeding female was fatally shot by a ranch employee in March. That shooting is also currently under investigation.
