Europe's wolf comeback: The growing challenge of coexistence between humans and predators
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Gretchen Vogel
Summary
Europe's wolf populations are rebounding after centuries of decline, leading to increased encounters with humans and livestock. This has sparked intense debate between conservationists who celebrate the ecological recovery and rural communities who fear for their livelihoods and safety. The article examines case studies across Europe — from the Netherlands to France to Germany — exploring the complex challenges of coexistence, including hybrid wolves, livestock attacks, political polarization, and the search for non-lethal management strategies.
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For centuries, wolves were hunted to the brink of extinction across much of Europe. Now, thanks to legal protections and changing attitudes, they are making a remarkable comeback.
The question is no longer whether wolves will return to Europe, but whether Europeans are willing to share their landscape with them.
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