Wolves had almost disappeared in the 20th century, thanks to protection policies and the creation of natural areas, now their presence is growing rapidly and this, on the one hand, is an exciting phenomenon for animal rights activists and the ecosystem, but on the other it is decidedly worrying.
Wolves in the South too
In fact, this return has also brought with it an increase in accidents, in particular attacks on dogs, often left unattended outdoors. In recent days a man was attacked by a wolf and managed to defend himself only because he was a former boxer in Northern Italy, while in Salento There are videos from surveillance cameras that have recorded pack attacks on dogs in gardens, mercilessly torn to pieces.
In fact, the expansion of wolves It is also widespread in the South. Traditionally, wolves were concentrated in the mountainous regions of Northern Italy, particularly in the Alps and the Apennines. In recent years, however, wolves have also been sighted in more southern areas, such as Irpinia, in the countryside of Campania, and in Salento. The growing spread in the southern territories has raised many concerns among residents and local farmers, who fear for the safety of their livestock and pets.
Wolves, why the attack on dog “friends”? The explanation
There remains a great debate on how to reconcile wolf conservation with the protection of domestic animals and livestock. The encounter between wolves and human communities is bringing to light a difficult question of coexistence between man and nature. In the case of attacks on dogs, Zoologists point out that, although they are carnivorous animals, wolves generally prefer to hunt larger game. The attack on dogs could be explained by the scarcity of food. The advice is to avoid leaving domestic dogs in the garden at dusk and during the night.
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