It’s been ten years since wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park in a highly controversial program that aimed to beef up the species’ plummeting numbers. Wolves had been under attack by humans ever since the first Europeans arrived in New England. The Yellowstone program has been a huge success, and communities around the West – and even in the Adirondacks – are now debating wolf re-introduction programs.

A new book, Comeback Wolves, features writing by Rick Bass, Pam Houston, and many others on the topic of wolf reintroduction. Wolves remain an emotional, divisive issue around the West, where many ranchers – who fear the wolves will kill their livestock – would rather see them dead. Comeback Wolves includes writing by environmentalists, ranchers, scientists, and others, with an introduction by Rep. Mark Udall (D-Colo.). Proceeds from the book will go to Defenders of Wildlife’s Proactive Carnivore Conservation Fund.

Photo credit: National Park Service

[via NewWest]