Experts expect an increase in wolf kills
Most attacks by wolves on grazing animals occur in late summer and fall. Before that, the predators are busy rearing their pups. Experts urgently recommend taking precautions.
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Wolf in eastern Saxony to be shot down following killings
Wolves are a strictly protected species in Germany. Nevertheless, they may be shot in exceptional cases, for example if they behave conspicuously or repeatedly kill livestock despite being protected.
Wolf expert recommends targeted protective hunting of problematic wolves
What to do with the wolf: The wild animal is to be less strictly protected in future due to attacks on sheep, cattle and horses. There are a number of things to consider when moving forward.
Minister Günther: Wolf protection has not been dropped
The protection status of wolves has been a contentious issue within the Saxon coalition over the past five years. This has not changed in the home straight.
Wolf monitoring in Saxony: 34 packs, 5 pairs and 2 single animals according to preliminary results
Preliminary results show that 34 wolf packs, 5 wolf pairs and 2 territorial individuals live in Saxony. The focus is on eastern Saxony.
Debate on how to deal with wolves in Saxony
The Left Party sees no reason to reduce the wolf population in Saxony, but emphasizes the importance of effective herd protection.
Four illegal wolf killings registered in Saxony
In the current monitoring year, four illegally killed wolves have been found in Saxony. The LKA and LfULG warn of the number of unreported cases.
Saxony's CDU calls for a reduction in the wolf population
Saxony's CDU is pushing for a reduction in the wolf population in the state. SPD top candidate and Minister of Social Affairs Petra Köpping reacts immediately.
WG Wolf presents criteria for shooting "problem wolves"
The wolf is strictly protected in Germany. It has only been native again for a good 30 years, but is spreading rapidly. Livestock farmers are concerned about this, as sheep and goats are also prey.
Sahra Wagenknecht presents campaign for state election in Thuringia
Sahra Wagenknecht presents campaign for state election in Thuringia. Wolf and Schütz also present alongside federal chairwoman.