# @centerforbiodiv on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DX9vdSTEmfq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65235312-centerforbiodiv-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/06c6625213.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-05T17:05:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Center for Biological Diversity (@CenterForBioDiv) — https://gondola.cc/CenterForBioDiv

## Caption

The good news: Wolves are increasing in Washington and Oregon, new numbers from state agencies show. 

Washington’s wolf population increased by about 17% in 2025 and Oregon’s by 13%; the state tallies were up to 270 and 230, respectively.

The bad news: A lot of wolves in both states were killed by people last year, both legally and illegally. 

Oregon saw 39 wolf killings — a 77% increase over the 22 human-caused deaths in 2024. 

In Washington people killed 25 wolves — fewer than the year before, thankfully — but overall wolf deaths increased.

We remain committed to standing up for wolves on the West Coast and beyond. 

These animals belong here and they deserve a chance to thrive in their natural habitat. 

[Video description: Trail camera footage of two black wolf pups in the forest walking forward.]

#SaveGrayWolves #SaveOurWolves #WolfConservation #WildlifeConservation

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- **Likes:** 572
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## Tags

saveourwolves, savegraywolves, wolfconservation, wildlifeconservation

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