Colorado gray wolves have ventured the farthest south yet since their reintroduction to the Centennial state almost a year ago, parks officials announced this weekend.
GPS signals from a collared gray wolf indicated that the animal was south of Interstate 70, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). This major highway connects the Denver and Grand Junction metropolitan areas by crossing the Rocky Mountains, before continuing into Utah.
Although CPW does not usually publish location information about the wolves outside of monthly map releases, the agency said it offered this update due to the unique circumstances.
"This kind of wildlife activity was anticipated," park officials said in a statement.
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