Who was OR-7?
OR-7 was a gray wolf from Oregon that traveled more than 1,000 miles and became the first wild wolf known in California since 1924 when he crossed the state line in 2011.
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- Why is Portland called Stumptown?
“Portland is nicknamed "Stumptown" because of the tree stumps left after rapid logging.”
Reference: Oregon Historical Society
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