Gray wolves have returned to California after being wiped out by hunters about a century ago, with a modern record 55 wolves and 9 packs now confirmed by end of 2025.
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The gray wolf's improbable California comeback continues as population hits modern record number
55 Wolves, 9 Packs Wolf population
50 Wolves, 7 Packs Previous year
2015 First modern pack
267 In 2025 Livestock investigations
198 In 2025 Livestock losses confirmed
$5.6 Million compensation fund
$2.6 Million economic losses from pack