Wolves Return to California, Sparking Concern 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 19 cattle between October and December 2024, were exhibiting "bold, abnormal behavior" and "coming too close to homes," according to some residents. However, it's worth noting that this area is 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) had 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.
Ranchers' concerns are growing despite the relatively low number of livestock losses. This is the second part of Mongabay's series on the expanding wolf population in California.
Author's summary: Wolves return to California, sparking concern among ranchers despite low livestock losses.
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