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Unlikely wolf pair sparks row in rural France

A rare discovery in France of a pair of wolves, each from a distinct genetic background, has excited animal lovers demanding their protection and objections from farmers eager to protect livestock.
News Lens • 21 Mar

EU proposes ending wolves' 'strictly protected' status

The European Commission proposed making it easier to hunt wolves in Europe, citing their growing number and the threat they pose to livestock as reasons for downgrading the animals' protection status.
News Lens • 07 Mar

Farmers cry wolf as predators attack flocks in Europe

There are estimated to be close to 18,000 wolves living wild in Europe and in many areas their numbers are growing - but a controversial referendum in Switzerland this weekend could cement a law that would see the predator's numbers being more tightly controlled by shooting.
World • 27 Sep 20

Minister pours cold water on calls for return of wolves

The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has poured cold water on calls to reintroduce wolves to Ireland.
Politics • 01 Oct 19

Wolves kill female worker at Swedish wildlife park

A pack of wolves attacked and killed a worker in their enclosure at one of Sweden's most popular wildlife parks today.
News • 17 Jun 12

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