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Study: Wolves in big packs more likely to survive mange

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It’s not as healthy to be a lone wolf, especially if you have mange. That’s the conclusion of a recently published study of Yellowstone National Park wolves that examined survival of animals suffering from an infestation of itch-causing mites. “There are lots of other examples — humans being one of them — that animals benefit from cooperative care,” said Emily …

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Minnesota lawmakers, activists weigh in as Congress ponders delisting gray wolves – StarTribune.com

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WASHINGTON – In Minnesota, gray wolves are at their highest population since the 1950s, yet activists take issue with removing the animals from the endangered species list without a concrete plan. With Republicans in the House and Senate moving to delist the wolves in Minnesota, Wyoming, Wisconsin and Michigan, some advocacy groups are making a final push to keep the animals …