French hunters were paid princely sums for killing gray wolves and cutting off their ears as proof. As a result, the animals were driven out of France.

But farmers trying to protect their sheep might have a different reaction to a wolf than a city dweller trying to photograph the predator for a post on Instagram. More and more people in Europe ...

As species push against these political divides, driven by degraded environments, changing climates and life’s imperative, it remains to be seen whether hard borders can resist a changing world. In ...

The EU is trying to downgrade the protection status of wolves in Europe. Scientists say there are many ways to co-exist with these creatures that are vital for a healthy ecosystem.

It’s true that the wolf population in Europe has increased over recent years. Wild Wonders’ Widstrand calls it “a major, fantastic comeback conservation story.” There are approximately ...

The hugely successful return of the grey wolf in Europe has become a "polarising topic across the continent", said Euronews. In contrast to farmers' concerns, conservationists "hail" the "impact ...

An ardent fan of horses, von der Leyen had a pony Dolly that was killed by a wolf three years ago. Last year, more than 50 European nations from Turkey to Iceland voted to change the biodiversity ...

EU lawmakers on Thursday gave the green light to downgrading wolf protections in the bloc, which will allow hunting to resume under strict criteria. Members of the Bern Convention, tasked with the ...