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Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2024

Are there any native wolverines left in Colorado?


no

In 2009, researchers tracked one from the Grand Teton National Park in northwest Wyoming into north-central Colorado before it migrated back north. That was the last time a wolverine was confirmed in Colorado.

On May 20, 2024, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill to reintroduce wolverines in Colorado.

Wildlife officials say Colorado has the capacity to sustain up to 180 wolverines.

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