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Wolf sighted in LA County after 100 years!
10 Feb
Summary
- A 3-year-old female gray wolf was detected near Lancaster.
- This is the first confirmed wolf detection in the county in a century.
- The wolf traveled further south than any other tracked in California.
A gray wolf was detected in Los Angeles County for the first time in at least a century. A 3-year-old female wolf was observed northwest of Lancaster on Saturday morning, according to officials. This marks a significant moment for wolf conservation in California.
The wolf was born in Plumas County, north of Lake Tahoe. It had previously been part of a pack in Tulare County before dispersing. This behavior is common during this time of year as wolves search for mates.
This sighting is also significant because it is the furthest south a wolf has been tracked in California. Wildlife officials described the detection as a milestone, highlighting progress in wolf conservation efforts.
