Cooler but still well above normal this week

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

The wolf population on Isle royale is down to eight individuals.  For the first time in 50 years of intense study, there is no evidence of reproduction. In considering what to do next, the National Park Service is investigating three options: the first is to do nothing, let nature take its course. The wolves may or may not die out. The second option is to introduce one or more new wolves to provide fresh genetic material. The third option is to wait until the current population dies out and then introduce a new group of wolves.

Today's Question: Should humans intervene to keep a pack of wolves on Isle Royale?

Minnesota News

Today's Question Blog

Michael Olson

Author

The wolf population on Isle royale is down to eight individuals. For the first time in 50 years of intense study, there is no evidence of reproduction. In considering what to do next, the National Park Service is investigating three options: the first is to do nothing, let nature take its course. The wolves may…

Should humans intervene to keep a pack of wolves on Isle Royale?

Go Deeper.

Like this?

News you can use in your inbox