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Restocking wolves on Isle Royale raises questions about which species get rescued

  • Written by Mark Neuzil, Professor of Communication and Journalism, University of St. Thomas
Releasing a female wolf on Isle Royale, Oct. 2, 2018.NPS/Jim Peaco

Isle Royale is one of the most remote U.S. national parks. It stretches across one large island, its namesake, and more than 400 smaller ones in northwest Lake Superior. The park’s main draws are wilderness and wildlife, including beaver, otters, moose, martens and – for...

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