Re-introduction programs in the northern Rocky Mountains and southwestern U.S., along with restoration of native prey species such as elk and deer, have spurred recovery progress. Partnerships among federal agencies, Native American tribes, state conservation agencies, and private interest groups have also been instrumental in wolf recovery. The Service's proposal, to be published in the Federal Register, begins a yearlong process that includes soliciting information from the public on the status of gray wolves in the lower 48 States. Public informational meetings will be held to gather input from states, Native American tribes, interest groups and members of the public. The Service will consider all information and comments received before making a final decision to change the status of the wolf.
Wolves are amazing and talented creatures.
In some ways they are more advanced than humans. For instance, wolves play an important part in the conservation of the natural world. When they hunt they pick off the weak, sick, and old animals. When the old, weak, and sick animals are killed, the healthy survivors have more room to live and more food. What the wolves don't eat, some other animal does.