For the first time in 100 years, predators and their offspring were discovered near the Ofen Pass in the Engadine. Although those responsible for the Swiss national park are happy, some questions also arise for neighboring Tyrol.
According to the state, it is not possible to make a general statement about whether packs of wolves cause less or more damage to livestock. “For example, there is a pack in the Lessina area of Trentino that specializes in livestock and also conquers herd protection there.” On the other hand, from a hunting perspective, a pack that is faithful to its location may become more regulated. easier than migrating lone wolves.
Circumstantial evidence, then photos
According to the canton of Graubünden, at least four young wolves can be seen on camera images near the Ofen Pass. Researchers there had previously discovered destroyed insect traps in the area of the Swiss National Park. Killed deer and chamois were also recorded. The Ofen Pass is only about 30 kilometers as the crow flies from Nauders.
Wolves also in other neighboring regions
How do people in the state of Tyrol view the news from the neighboring country? “The formation of a pack is not really a surprise,” they say. There are already ten packs in the entire canton of Graubünden, eight in South Tyrol and even 39 in Trentino.
“Hunting wolves”: Geisler writes to von der Leyen
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, LHStv said. Josef Geisler that wolves can be killed. Since 2018, a “favorable conservation status” has been achieved. Geisler refers to the Alpine region (Arge Alp region): Since 2021, packs have increased by almost 70 percent, from 38 to 65 most recently.
Source: Krone
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