What saved the gray wolf population of north America?

Question

People avoided gray wolves out of fear
Gray wolves became strong and fierce
Congress granted gray wolves protected status
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wovles

Answer 1

The significant recovery of the gray wolf population in North America is primarily attributed to Congress granting gray wolves protected status under the Endangered Species Act. This protection helped to minimize hunting, trapping, and other forms of persecution that had severely diminished their populations. Conservation efforts, including reintroduction programs in areas like Yellowstone National Park, as well as habitat restoration and improved public education about wolves, also contributed to their recovery.