<p>California wildlife officials confirmed a sighting of a gray wolf in Mendocino National Forest, marking the first observation of the species in the state since its reintroduction in 2011. The wolf was reported in late August, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) verified its presence in the far north end of Lake County, approximately two hours north of San Francisco.</p><p>County Supervisor Brad Rasmussen stated on social media that the CDFW had received reports of the wolf sightings. The gray wolf is considered a sign species, having been driven to extinction in California before its reintroduction.</p>
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Gray Wolf Sighting Confirmed in Mendocino National Forest, California
California wildlife officials have confirmed the sighting of a gray wolf in Mendocino National Forest, the first since the species was reintroduced to the state in 2011. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife verified the presence of the wolf in late August.
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California hails rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest
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Gray Wolf Sighting Confirmed in Mendocino National Forest, California