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EU to Vote on Wolf Protection Downgrade Tuesday

Dec 3, 2024, 09:20 AM

The European Union is on the brink of altering the protective status of wolves, potentially allowing for easier culling. The Bern Convention, which oversees wildlife protection in Europe, is set to decide on Tuesday whether to downgrade the wolf's status from 'strictly protected' to a less stringent category. This move comes as wolf populations have increased, leading to conflicts with livestock farmers. The proposal has sparked a debate between those advocating for wildlife conservation and those facing economic losses due to wolf attacks. The decision could lead to changes in hunting regulations, with some European countries already expressing relief at the prospect of managing wolf populations more actively.