Gudrun Pflüger, passionate advocate for wilderness
On this World Wolf Day, European Wilderness Society and our supporters honor Gudrun Pflüger tireless dedication to understanding and protecting
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Trophic Cascade in Yellowstone National Park
The reintroduction of a key predator to Yellowstone National Park has sparked an extraordinary ecological revival, reshaping the park’s landscape and wildlife. From the recovery of willow stands to the flourishing of beaver colonies and the return of songbirds, this keystone species has set off a chain reaction that highlights the deep interconnection within ecosystems. Discover how a single species has transformed Yellowstone and the important lessons this holds for conservation efforts around the world.
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The return of the wolf in France
The return of the wolf in France marks a significant ecological event, as wolves gradually reappear after being eradicated by
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Join the European Wilderness Society and LIFEstockProtect at the International Green Week 2024
International Green Week 2024 is just around the corner, and for agriculture enthusiasts it promises to be very informative and
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The Italian Region Abruzzo and Its Shepherding Tradition
Abruzzo is an Italian region, geographically it is in central Italy, but historically it belongs to the northernmost region of
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The grim fate of the Gray Wolf in the USA
In 2021, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) made a significant decision that sent shockwaves through the environmental
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Livestock and predators in Europe
Challenge to maintain population of herbivores in Europe Europe has faced a challenging situation with overgrazing for several centuries. The result is a development of over-population of native herbivores such as
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The man who stood up for the wolf in Spain
Félix RodrÃguez de la Fuente (often referred to simply as Félix) was the David Attenborough of Spain. Between 1971 and
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How Wolves influence Arthritis in Moose
A recently published paper in Frontiers of Ecology and Evolution discussed how predators can influence the occurrence of certain diseases in prey populations. The
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International Wolf Day: Growing population in the Alps
Happy International Wolf Day! Since their natural return to the Alps in the 1990s, wolf populations have grown exponentially. Swiss
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Schoolworkshops on owls and predators in Lower Austria
We were on the road again with our school workshops, this time in Lower Austria. In Waidhofen an der Thaya,
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Shepherd volunteers wanted for summer!
How would you like to spend this summer volunteering with shepherds in the Alps? LIFEstockProtect is looking for volunteers to
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Wolves do not spread African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever is a common virus that infects domestic pigs and wild boars. It is highly contagious and deadly
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Wolf coexistence a reality in North-western Spain
As the wolf is increasingly recolonising inhabited areas of Europe, stories of conflict with livestock owners have become commonplace. This
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Social effectiveness of livestock protection
Human-wildlife conflicts and human-shaped natural systems in which they occur are driven by complex social and ecological elements. These elements
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Wisconsin’s wolves threatened by new hunting quota
Last week, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Boards approved the new quota for the November hunt of grey wolves, allowing the
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Let’s not talk about the wolf on International Wolf Day
The wolf-human conflict has been going on for decades if not centuries. All over the world, the issue has evolved
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Do wolves act like foresters?
Not too long ago during an excursion a phrase stuck with us: “wolves are like foresters in the woods”. This
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The return of the Dingo
Time and time again natural solutions challenge commonly held notions of what people in the developed world consider “the right
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Court victory for wolves in Norway!
Despite being one of the countries with the lowest human densities of Europe, Norway only allows and protects wolves in
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