The growth of gray wolves in Oregon remains slow, though the animals continue to expand their habitat westward, according to a new state report. Oregon’s wolf population increased by three animals last year, rising from 175 to 178, according to an annual wolf report released by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It follows a similarly low increase in 2021. The wolf count documented 24 packs last year – up from 21 in the previous year – with 17 of the packs meeting the criteria of breeding pairs, up by one from the previous year. A pack is defined as four or more wolves traveling together in winter. Click our bio to read the full detailed report by Gosia Wozniacka and see images of dozens of Oregon wolves in the wild. --Graphics by Mark_W_Graves #wolves #oregonwolves #wolvesoforegon #wolf