Wolves in Austria: Protection status reduced - conflicts threaten!

Wolves in Austria: Protection status reduced - conflicts threaten!

The latest decision to reduce the wolf's protection status in Europe has caused a sensation. As OTS , the wolves were downgraded by a strict protection category on "protected". This happened at the urging of Austria and after a clear coordination in the EU control committee. This measure hopes for better regulation of the increasing wolf population in Central Europe, where damaged animal husbandry and conflicts have already been documented with farmers.

Josef Pröll, State Jägermeister, emphasized the need for integral wolf management in the cultural landscapes to minimize damage to animal husbandry and to promote a harmonious coexistence between humans and wolves. "The decision to downgrade is necessary to avert damage in agriculture and to ensure the safety of the population," said Pröll. In recent years, the encounters between humans and wolves in Austria increased, which underlines the urgency of this measure.

A look at the adaptation strategies of the animal world

In addition to the current developments in wolf management, new research results on the wildlife and climate change take a further look at the challenges with which animals are confronted. As Vetmeduni use different adaptation strategies to use changes in the climate and extreme weather to deal. These strategies range from hibernation to metabolic adjustments that enable animals to survive in changing environmental conditions.

Research shows that animals can adapt to climatic changes, with some types react better to temperature increases than others. Nevertheless, adaptation to climate change remains a complex challenge that requires a common understanding and extensive research efforts. Scientists are optimistic that their findings serve as the basis in order to better understand the effects of climate change on the animal world.