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RANGE OF THE GRAY WOLF BY 1974

Jeremiah says:

"Look how the wolf territory shrank! Why, European settlers shot and killed millions of wolves out of fear and misunderstanding."

"Back in 1845, wildlife experts believe there were 2 million wolves in North America. By the 1970s, only 2000 wolves remained in a corner of Minnesota and the wolf was listed as an endangered species."

Are wolves now extinct in the United States? Click the paw to find out.

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