Grand Teton NP Foundation - Q&A

Q1: What is the Gray Wolf Monitoring Project?

A1: The Gray Wolf Monitoring Project is a long-term Grand Teton National Park study, funded by GTNPF, helping biologists assess wolf population health.

Q2: What has the research revealed so far about how human activity affects wolf movement, habitat use, or denning areas in the park?

A2: Tracking wolf movement helps Grand Teton identify key habitats and make access and development decisions that protect wolves during sensitive denning and pup-rearing periods.

Q3: Why is this research important for the long-term conservation of wolves and the Grand Teton ecosystem?

A3: Wolves are an apex predator, so tracking their population health, genetics, and movement patterns is central to their long-term survival in Grand Teton. In short, it's the data foundation behind the park's conservation decisions for wolves and other species.

Q4: How does Grand Teton National Park Foundation specifically support this project?

A4: GTNPF funds the core tools behind long-term wolf monitoring, from GPS collars and telemetry flights to biologist staffing. It also supports academic partnerships that bring added expertise and resources to strengthen wolf conservation science.