Mysterious wolf-like creature killed in Montana ID’d through DNA test
Zoe SzathmaryJune 18, 2018
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) revealed the identity of the mysterious wolf-like creature that was shot dead in the state last month. Officials confirmed in a news release Monday that DNA results proved the animal was a gray wolf.
“The lab compared the animal’s DNA with thousands of other DNA samples from wolves, coyotes and dogs. The conclusion was clear – this animal is a gray wolf from the northern Rocky Mountains,” the statement read.
Montana FWP officials initially weren’t certain what the creature was when a rancher fatally shot it on his property.
The wildlife agency spoke about the beast, which it said had “captured the curiosity of the nation.”
“Confusion about the animal might be due to the condition of the animal and the photos, which seemed to show short legs and big ears,” the agency explained Monday. ...”