Wolves are increasing across Denmark and causing concern

Denmark’s wolf population is growing, with numbers expected to reach 100 by 2025 or 2026. Increased sightings near towns and concerns over livestock attacks have sparked debate on wolf management and calls for new EU regulations.

Sofus Sommer Grønlund

Feb 24, 2025

Throughout last month, Denmark has experienced an increase in its wolf population. By the end of August 2024, the number of adult wolves was estimated to be between 32 and 43, and with the addition of 35 pups in 2023, the population is expected to approach 100 wolves by 2025 or 2026.This explosive growth has […]

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