Yellowstone's alpha wolf 907F dies after clash with rival pack at 11 years old

Wolf 907F, the alpha of the Junction Butte pack in Yellowstone, died on December 25, 2024, after a fight with a rival pack. She was 11 years old and had a record of 10 litters of pups. Known as the "Queen of the Wolves," 907F lived more than double the average lifespan of gray wolves in Yellowstone. Her death followed a confrontation that began when her pack was feeding on a bison carcass. Despite losing an eye and battling mange, 907F remained a strong leader. She had given birth every year for a decade, making her the most reproductively successful wolf in Yellowstone's history.