Global News - February 2008
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US grey wolves to lose endangered status
Fri 22 February 2008 13:30 UK — North America,Other
Grey wolves in the Rocky Mountains spanning three US states are set to lose their endangered status, following a decision by the country's Department of the Interior.
Protection for the wolves will be removed in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, with federal officials claiming that, with 1,500 individuals and more than 100 breeding pairs, the animal's population had now surpassed recovery goals.
"The grey wolf population in the northern Rocky Mountains is thriving and no longer requires the protection of the Endangered Species Act," said deputy secretary of the interior, Lynn Scarlett.
"The wolf population in the northern Rockies has far exceeded its recovery goal and continues to expand its size and range," she added. "States, tribes, conservation groups, federal agencies and citizens of both regions can be proud of their roles in this remarkable conservation success story."
However, the decision was not welcomed by all, with environmental groups stating that they would sue the federal authorities to get the grey wolves re-listed.
The de-listing of the wolves in the Northern Rockies follows a similar decision made for the animal's population in the western Great Lakes area last year.
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