Its only been about 5 years ago they sent in 8 from Texas. Of course that raised the number but mainly it was to freshen up the gene pool, like hybrid vigor.
Its a small, isolated gene pool and a shrinking habitat
Shrinking as much as I can make it out here in West TX, I’ve killed 3 on the ranch in the last 26 years. Them Coyotes and feral hogs get shot on sight.