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
Continue readingEstonia, one of the three Baltic countries, announced that it will allow hunters to kill half of its wolf population
Continue readingIt is almost Christmas and New Year, and in Norway that means one thing for a specific group of hunters.
Continue readingThe regional authorities of the Spanish Aragon region announced that a hunter killed a female brown bear in the Pyrenees.
Continue readingExperts have been able to confirm the presence of golden jackals in the Netherlands just three times thus far in
Continue readingAfter regular sightings of wildcats during the last few months in Austria, nature experts believe that the wildcat has begun
Continue readingThe Białowieża Forest is likely the most well-known old growth forests of Poland, famous for its ancient trees and vibrant
Continue readingRheas prefer warm and hot weather and inhabit open areas such as savannas, grasslands and valleys in South America. The
Continue readingBecause of their place at the top of the food chain, large predators are crucial to the functioning and structure
Continue readingThe common fear of large carnivores is one of the core challenges of the management of these species in Finland.
Continue readingWildlife is all around us, we just have to look closely. Many species, however, can be difficult to detect. We
Continue readingThe protected status of the wolf is determined by the EU. Yet, EU countries determined what this status practically implies
Continue readingHow can wildlife be urban and wild at the same time? This question is becoming ever more relevant as an
Continue readingToday is World Animal Day. With that, we would like to take a little time to celebrate the wonderful world
Continue readingRecently, WWF publlished a new Living Planet report with dire news: since 1970, mammal, amphibian, reptile, bird and fish populations
Continue readingScientists widely recognise the importance of dead wood for biodiversity. A wide array of birds, mammals, amphibians and many insects
Continue readingOn September 27th 2019, the Swiss Parliament passed a revised Hunting Law. The law, which will place the fate of
Continue readingYoung wolves can cover great distances when looking for a new place to settle. People have tracked individual wolves that
Continue readingEuropean Wilderness Society is a proud member of the International Ranger Federation. Together we support rangers in protected areas, and
Continue readingIllegal wildlife trade is a significant threat to the survival of many charismatic species, including elephants, rhinos or saigas. The
Continue readingOne of the most successful conservation stories in Europe is the natural return of the wolf to many countries. In some
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