Unlike other states, wolves have not yet settled in Burgenland. The habitat is not ideal for them, and an animal that was spotted in Draßmarkt (Oberpullendorf district) in mid-July may have moved as expected, says Roman Bunyai, head of the Burgenland hunting department. No further sightings have been reported since then.
In Burgenland, the animals lack the large, closed forest areas that they find elsewhere. In addition, grazing livestock farming is considerably less developed than in Tyrol, Carinthia or Salzburg, for example, where wolves repeatedly attack farm animals, says Bunyai. In addition, pastures in lowlands could be protected more easily than alpine pastures.
Animals in transit only
According to the state, the confirmed wolf sighting in mid-July was the first since March 2017. There was also likely an animal passing through in February 2023, but it went undetected but was documented based on the evaluation of a tracking device.
As a rule, it is young males that move through Burgenland in search of new territory. In the future, wolves could also settle in this country, Bunyai said: “If the ideal habitats are fully occupied, they will also move to others.”
Rare encounters with people
Encounters with wolves are rare because they usually flee from humans. However, it is recommended to keep dogs on a leash, to remain calm if necessary and to retreat slowly and without frantic movements. Loud talking or clapping can help to scare the animal away.
Source: Krone
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