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Gray Wolf Photographed Near Town In Washington Cascades

<p>A gray wolf spotted by trail cameras<span class="message_content"> near Leavenworth in the Washington Cascades. This is the first time a wolf has been documented this part north-central Washington since 2000. </span></p>

Courtesy of Conservation Northwest

A gray wolf spotted by trail cameras near Leavenworth in the Washington Cascades. This is the first time a wolf has been documented this part north-central Washington since 2000.

“This exciting discovery shows that wolves are continuing to naturally regain their historic range in the Pacific Northwest,” said spokesman Chase Gunnell in a news release.

Unlike Oregon's famous wandering wolf, OR-7, this wolf doesn't have a radio collar.

In recent months, roaming wolves have also been spotted near Mount Hood, Klamath Falls, and Malheur County in Oregon.

As of 2014, there are 16 known wolf packs in Washington and 9 known packs in Oregon.

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