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- 1Wolves kill or injure dozens of California farm animals▼Wolves kill or injure dozens of farm animals across California in 2026: CDFW report
A new report from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife shows wolves killed or injured dozens of farm animals across the state in 2026. The findings highlight the ongoing tension between the returning wolf population and ranchers, who have increasingly reported livestock losses as wolf packs expand their range in Northern California.