Isle Royale is home to 30 gray wolves that were re-introduced in 20-19... Their population has been steady, but reports of human-wolf interactions are increasing, according to the National Park Service.
The park has implemented "hazing" measures to scare wolves away from populated areas, and has set aside designated spots to secure food.
Sarah Hoy is an assistant professor with Michigan Technological University, who studies wolves on the island. She says wolves typically avoid people, but accessible human food may be attracting some curious individuals.
"What's a bit unusual in this case is: it's not just that people are seeing wolves, but the wolves seem to be investigating human food sources, including trash cans and trash they might find in and around campgrounds as well."
Hoy says since the park doesn't have bears, there hasn't been a tradition of locking up food... But she's hopeful the new precautions will deter wolves from campgrounds.
