Colorado releases 5 wolves under controversial program
The wolves were captured and evaluated in Oregon and released in Grand County on Monday with about 45 people, including Gov. Jared Polis, in attendance for the release.
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The wolves were captured and evaluated in Oregon and released in Grand County on Monday with about 45 people, including Gov. Jared Polis, in attendance for the release.
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