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Coverage dated December 20, 2021

Wolves kill and eat cow in first attack on livestock in Colorado in 70 years

Headline from Newsweek

The 500lb heifer was eaten by wolves near Walden, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association said.

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  1. Newsweek

    Wolves kill and eat cow in first attack on livestock in Colorado in 70 years (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The 500lb heifer was eaten by wolves near Walden, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association said.

  2. KRDO

    1st confirmed Colorado wolf kill in over 70 years (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    ARVADA, Colo. (KRDO) -- The first confirmed wolf kill has been reported near Walden in over 70 years. According to the Colorado Cattle press release, a 500 pound calf was discovered dead after being attacked and devoured by a pack of wolves.

  3. La Junta Tribune Democrat

    Report claims Colorado's first wolf kill of livestock in more than 70 years (opens La Junta Tribune Democrat)

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    La Junta Tribune Democrat's feed description

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating the possible involvement of wolves in the killing of a cow near Walden.