Dozens of sheep killed in a suspected wolf attack in Ede
8 months ago

Dozens of sheep killed in a suspected wolf attack in Ede

Dutch News  

A total of 41 sheep were killed in Ede in Gelderland in a suspected attack by one or more wolves in the early hours of Thursday, Ede local council has said. Wolves have made their home in Gelderland and it is not the first time sheep have been killed in attacks in the area, provincial wildlife agency BIJ12 said. The Utrecht branch of farmers party BBB said shooting “problem wolves” is the only solution and has called for the wolf’s current protected status to be lowered. It was the latest step in a long-running stand-off between provincial authorities and conservationists, who argue that the real problem is with tourists using food to lure the wolves close enough to be photographed Wolf behaviour expert Diederik van Liere said the incidents should lead to a “sort of volunteer fire service” which could be trained to chase off wolves in cases of sightings.

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"Thanks, wolf": deadliest suspected attack in Friesland kills 41 sheep
1 month, 1 week ago

"Thanks, wolf": deadliest suspected attack in Friesland kills 41 sheep

NL Times  

A suspected wolf attack in Oosterwolde has left 41 sheep dead, making it potentially the deadliest wolf incident in Friesland’s history. Farmer Martin Meinsma, whose flock was attacked, placed the dead animals along the roadside with a sign reading “Bedankt wolf” in protest. Meinsma said he has lost 140 sheep to wolf attacks this winter alone, most of which have …

Wolves that attack livestock could be shot under Rummenie's plan
3 months, 1 week ago

Wolves that attack livestock could be shot under Rummenie's plan

Dutch News  

Wolves that attack people or protected farm animals twice in two weeks should be shot, junior agriculture minister Jean Rummenie has told MPs. Wolves that demonstrate unnatural behaviour, such as attacking dogs on leashes, prowling within 30 metres of buildings or “appearing to be interested in humans” should be scared off or chased away, Rummenie said. In more extreme cases, …

The villages in Holland terrorised by wild wolves: How attacks are exploding across Europe thanks to EU laws leading to attacks on pet dogs, ponies, thousands of sheep and even humans
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The villages in Holland terrorised by wild wolves: How attacks are exploding across Europe thanks to EU laws leading to attacks on pet dogs, ponies, thousands of sheep and even humans

Daily Mail  

Dawn had just broken and the two young children were still wearing their orange onesie pyjamas when their mother beckoned them into the field beside their house. ‘Reintroducing wolves would add to the spectacle and history of the nation.’ Seeking food, wolves increasingly stalk domestic animals. During communist times, the rest were confined to Eastern Bloc countries Last week, Holland’s …

From fringes to courtyards, wolves take centre stage for third time in nearly three decades
6 months, 3 weeks ago

From fringes to courtyards, wolves take centre stage for third time in nearly three decades

Hindustan Times  

For years, wolves have been co-existing with humans on the fringes. Forest staff have caught four of the six wolves in the pack responsible for killing 10 villagers, including nine children since March. “Unless you catch the remaining two, the fact whether there are more or just six killing children will come to fore,” said Habib, who did his Ph.D …

Wolf attacks grow but farmers take no measures to protect flock
7 months, 1 week ago

Wolf attacks grow but farmers take no measures to protect flock

Dutch News  

The increase in the number of wolf attacks on sheep is not prompting farmers to take preventative measures, an analysis of data accumulated by wolf monitoring body BIJ 12 has shown. Almost none of the farmers involved had taken steps to protect their flocks, such as installing wolf-proof fences or other preventative measures, despite provincial subsidies of up to €20,000 …

Wolf attacks grow but farmers take no measures to protect flock
7 months, 1 week ago

Wolf attacks grow but farmers take no measures to protect flock

Dutch News  

The increase in the number of wolf attacks on sheep is not prompting farmers to take preventative measures, an analysis of data accumulated by wolf monitoring body BIJ 12 has shown. Almost none of the farmers involved had taken steps to protect their flocks, such as installing wolf-proof fences or other preventative measures, despite provincial subsidies of up to €20,000 …

Dozens of sheep killed in a suspected wolf attack in Ede
8 months ago

Dozens of sheep killed in a suspected wolf attack in Ede

Dutch News  

A total of 41 sheep were killed in Ede in Gelderland in a suspected attack by one or more wolves in the early hours of Thursday, Ede local council has said. Wolves have made their home in Gelderland and it is not the first time sheep have been killed in attacks in the area, provincial wildlife agency BIJ12 said. The …

Lack of wolf-proof fencing proved fatal for sheep: Nu.nl
1 year, 2 months ago

Lack of wolf-proof fencing proved fatal for sheep: Nu.nl

Dutch News  

Sheep that have been attacked and killed by wolves were not protected by proper wolf-proof fencing, an analysis by news website Nu.nl has shown. Wolf-proof fencing was only present in six out of 600 attacks on sheep, Nu.nl found, and in 20 cases the fencing was inadequate, allowing wolves to gain access. According to figures quoted by wolf monitoring board …

Lack of wolf-proof fencing proved fatal for sheep: Nu.nl
1 year, 2 months ago

Lack of wolf-proof fencing proved fatal for sheep: Nu.nl

Dutch News  

Sheep that have been attacked and killed by wolves were not protected by proper wolf-proof fencing, an analysis by news website Nu.nl has shown. Wolf-proof fencing was only present in six out of 600 attacks on sheep, Nu.nl found, and in 20 cases the fencing was inadequate, allowing wolves to gain access. According to figures quoted by wolf monitoring board …

The EU wants to limit protections for wolves as farmers fear for their livestock
1 year, 6 months ago

The EU wants to limit protections for wolves as farmers fear for their livestock

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Commission announced on Monday that it is weighing whether to adjust rules to limit protections for wolves as a resurgence in the canine numbers has triggered growing tensions with farmers concerned about the safety of their livestock. “The concentration of wolf packs in some European regions has become a real danger for livestock and potentially also …

Sheep farmers move flock after suspected wolf attack leaves 23 dead
1 year, 11 months ago

Sheep farmers move flock after suspected wolf attack leaves 23 dead

Dutch News  

Sheep farmers in Gelderland have moved 106 pregnant ewes from their herd in Renkum across the border to Friesland after 23 animals were killed in a suspected wolf attack. Ellen van der Zweep, whose sheep were bitten to death last week, said: ‘We received all kinds of well-intentioned advice to protect our sheep against the wolf. At the same time, …

Sheep farmers move flock after suspected wolf attack leaves 23 dead
1 year, 11 months ago

Sheep farmers move flock after suspected wolf attack leaves 23 dead

Dutch News  

Sheep farmers in Gelderland have moved 106 pregnant ewes from their herd in Renkum across the border to Friesland after 23 animals were killed in a suspected wolf attack. Ellen van der Zweep, whose sheep were bitten to death last week, said: ‘We received all kinds of well-intentioned advice to protect our sheep against the wolf. At the same time, …

Sheep farmer: wolf killed 21 sheep in two days in Renkum
2 years ago

Sheep farmer: wolf killed 21 sheep in two days in Renkum

NL Times  

21 sheep were killed on the Renkumse Heide in the past two nights. Sheep farmer Ellen van der Zweep is convinced that a wolf is the culprit. "They were already dead when he got there," Van der Zweep claimed. "We recognize him from afar," said Van der Zweep. Since it is spring, all the killed sheep were carrying lambs, Van …

Single dog thought to have killed 27 sheep in devastating farm attack
2 years, 3 months ago

Single dog thought to have killed 27 sheep in devastating farm attack

The Telegraph  

A single dog is thought to have killed nearly 30 sheep in what Kent Police have called “possibly the worst livestock attack” officers have ever seen. 'Sheep would have been petrified' Pc Marc Pennicott, of Kent Police’s Rural Task Force, said: “This is a distressing incident which is possibly the worst livestock attack we have ever had. “The sheep targeted …

Wolves kill 32 animals in Drenthe, province demands action
2 years, 4 months ago

Wolves kill 32 animals in Drenthe, province demands action

Dutch News  

At least 32 animals have been killed by wolves in Drenthe in September alone, according to figures from agency BIJ12, which handles requests for compensation in case of wolf attacks. Apart from sheep, a calf, two cows and two yearlings were also killed by wolves in Drenthe, local broadcaster RTV Drenthe said. Wolf experts have said the number of attacks …

Wolves kill 32 animals in Drenthe, province demands action
2 years, 4 months ago

Wolves kill 32 animals in Drenthe, province demands action

Dutch News  

At least 32 animals have been killed by wolves in Drenthe in September alone, according to figures from agency BIJ12, which handles requests for compensation in case of wolf attacks. Apart from sheep, a calf, two cows and two yearlings were also killed by wolves in Drenthe, local broadcaster RTV Drenthe said. Wolf experts have said the number of attacks …

Not so big and bad: wolves caused just 0.2% of damage to fauna last year
3 years, 9 months ago

Not so big and bad: wolves caused just 0.2% of damage to fauna last year

Dutch News  

Wolves were responsible for just 0.2% of the damage to fauna in the Netherlands in 2020, according to research by conservationists. But according to BIJ12, which advises provincial governments about the effect of wolves, there were just nine instances of wolves attacking livestock between February and May this year. The first wolves crossed into the Netherlands from Germany, but BIJ12 …

Not so big and bad: wolves caused just 0.2% of damage to fauna last year
3 years, 9 months ago

Not so big and bad: wolves caused just 0.2% of damage to fauna last year

Dutch News  

Wolves were responsible for just 0.2% of the damage to fauna in the Netherlands in 2020, according to research by conservationists. But according to BIJ12, which advises provincial governments about the effect of wolves, there were just nine instances of wolves attacking livestock between February and May this year. The first wolves crossed into the Netherlands from Germany, but BIJ12 …

One wolf responsible for multiple sheep killings in Brabant
4 years, 9 months ago

One wolf responsible for multiple sheep killings in Brabant

NL Times  

One single wolf is responsible for killing many sheep in the region of Heusden in Noord-Brabant over the past weeks, according to research by the province. DNA found on the dead sheep showed that they were all killed by a male wolf from a pack in Germany, Omroep Brabant reports. By then dozens of sheep and four Scottish highland cows …

Video: Wolf attacks sheep on N.Brabant farm; Dozens killed so far
4 years, 10 months ago

Video: Wolf attacks sheep on N.Brabant farm; Dozens killed so far

NL Times  

A video surveillance camera has caught a small flock of sheep being attacked and mauled to death by a single wolf in the Noord-Brabant village of Vlijmen late on Friday night. The footage, shared by the farmers association ZLTO on Saturday, shows a wolf inside a sheep enclosure chasing down and snapping at the defenseless animals. Meer beangstigend unicum is …

Wolves set up home in Dutch national park, opinions are divided
5 years, 11 months ago

Wolves set up home in Dutch national park, opinions are divided

Dutch News  

Two female wolves have settled in the Hoge Veluwe nature reserve and a male is also thought to be roaming the area, according to woodland rangers. Jeroen Piksen, a provincial deputy for the CDA in Overijssel, said authorities should be able to shoot wolves in ‘extreme cases’. Ranger Leo Linnartz said the Netherlands was ‘an outstanding place’ for wolves to …

No room for wolves: 'this is not the Serengeti', says national park director
6 years, 2 months ago

No room for wolves: 'this is not the Serengeti', says national park director

Dutch News  

The director of the Hoge Veluwe national park wants wolves to be removed from the protected species list so numbers can be controlled, local paper the Gelderlander reports. In an interview with the paper, Seger Emmanuel baron van Voorst tot Voorst said wolf supporters have ‘kidnapped’ the discussion and are ignorant as to the consequences because ‘they have no land …

Wolf threatening sheep in Drenthe
10 years ago

Wolf threatening sheep in Drenthe

NL Times  

The first free wolf in the Netherlands in about 150 years spent the weekend chasing sheep in Drenthe. Robert Vlieghuis had to rescue his father in-law's sheep from the wolf this weekend, AD reports. A man with a dog told him that he saw the wolf in his father in-law's meadow. An intermediate solution must be found so that the …

More Than One Wolf
11 years, 7 months ago

More Than One Wolf

NL Times  

About a month after the discovery of a lone wolf in Luttelgeest, a calf was possibly attacked by a wolf on a different location. Wim Tegels, a wolf expert, reported this to the magazine ‘De Boerderij’. The farmer concerned, who wishes to remain anonymous, sent Tegels pictures that shows that the calf has sustained major injuries after the fatal attack. …

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