Reining in Britain’s deer
This is the second part of a two-part article. Read last week’s part to find out about the explosion of
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Predator problem: Britain’s burgeoning deer population
This is the first part of a two-part article. You can find the next article regarding the proposed rewilding efforts
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Golden jackal expands through Italy
On the 8th of January 2021, scientists confirmed the presence of reproducing golden jackals south of the River Po for
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Estonia approved killing 50% of its wolves this winter
Estonia, one of the three Baltic countries, announced that it will allow hunters to kill half of its wolf population
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How the wolf divides Norway
It is almost Christmas and New Year, and in Norway that means one thing for a specific group of hunters.
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Hunter kills third bear in Pyrenees this year
The regional authorities of the Spanish Aragon region announced that a hunter killed a female brown bear in the Pyrenees.
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First golden jackal depredation confirmed in the Netherlands
Experts have been able to confirm the presence of golden jackals in the Netherlands just three times thus far in
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Wildcats return again to Austria
After regular sightings of wildcats during the last few months in Austria, nature experts believe that the wildcat has begun
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Will bears resettle in Białowieża Forest?
The Białowieża Forest is likely the most well-known old growth forests of Poland, famous for its ancient trees and vibrant
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Wild Rheas in Northern Germany
Rheas prefer warm and hot weather and inhabit open areas such as savannas, grasslands and valleys in South America. The
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Slovak hunting quota for wolves increases
Because of their place at the top of the food chain, large predators are crucial to the functioning and structure
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The perception of wolves among Finnish citizens
The common fear of large carnivores is one of the core challenges of the management of these species in Finland.
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Wildlife monitoring to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
Wildlife is all around us, we just have to look closely. Many species, however, can be difficult to detect. We
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Urban Wildlife: A Contradiction?
How can wildlife be urban and wild at the same time? This question is becoming ever more relevant as an
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Celebrating wonderful wildlife!
Today is World Animal Day. With that, we would like to take a little time to celebrate the wonderful world
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It is not too late to prevent biodiversity loss
Recently, WWF publlished a new Living Planet report with dire news: since 1970, mammal, amphibian, reptile, bird and fish populations
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Dead animals are still a crucial part of Wilderness
Scientists widely recognise the importance of dead wood for biodiversity. A wide array of birds, mammals, amphibians and many insects
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Swiss hunting law puts species protection at risk
On September 27th 2019, the Swiss Parliament passed a revised Hunting Law. The law, which will place the fate of
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A curious case of disappearing wolves
Young wolves can cover great distances when looking for a new place to settle. People have tracked individual wolves that
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New documentary on Akashinga rangers
European Wilderness Society is a proud member of the International Ranger Federation. Together we support rangers in protected areas, and
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