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Wolves in Baden-Württemberg: Tensions and protective measures in the Murgtal
In the Rems-Murr district, the wolf situation remains tense: current figures show a decline in cracks, but challenges for livestock farmers.
Wolves in Baden-Württemberg: Tensions and protective measures in the Murgtal
In Baden-Württemberg, the situation surrounding wolves remains tense. Although the number of sheep and goats killed has fallen overall this year compared to previous years, there are still noticeable attacks, particularly in the Murgtal. Since the beginning of the year, twelve cracks have been found in the Murgtal, in which 28 animals were killed, eleven injured and four missing, reported bnn.de. The wolf GW852m is causing unrest among animal owners because it is known to be a repeat offender. Despite its repeated attacks, shooting the animal has not yet been justified because the strict requirements for a so-called crack were not met.
Wolves in the southwest: transit land or sedentary?
The picture of the wolf population in Germany shows a continuous increase, but Baden-Württemberg still sees the wolves as a transit country. According to the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, there are currently only three wolves living in the southwest that are considered sedentary. These animals are resident in the Enztal, Feldberg and Schluchsee, such as nordbayern.de reported. There are special support areas for the wolves that live there, in which the animal owners must receive financial support for herd protection. If another wolf becomes a “regular guest”, the region is designated as a support area, which means additional requirements for herd protection.
Overall, however, there remains hope that the current dynamics of the wolf population in Germany could also be important for Baden-Württemberg. Experts estimate that it is possible for more wolves to settle in the region in the near future, which could significantly change the wolf picture in the southwest. The returnees so far seem to continue to visit the region only sporadically, while the number of packs detected in Germany has increased overall. These developments could lead to a new chapter in the relationship between wolves and humans in the Southwest in the coming years.