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The Story Of Oregon's Largest Wolf

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One of OR-4's kin.

The return of wolves to Oregon has resulted in both exhilaration and exasperation. 

But also a sense of wonder.  Any creature gone from the landscape for decades draws notice when it is detected again in the woods nearby. 

One Oregon wolf (NOT OR-7) drew a particular sense of awe for his sheer size.  OR-4 is the subject of a recent story in Outside magazine.  Emma Marris wrote the story and visits us with details.  
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR from 2009 through August 2024. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.
April Ehrlich began freelancing for Jefferson Public Radio in the fall of 2016, and then officially joined the team as its Morning Edition Host and a...