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Sweden allows nearly 10% of wolf population to be killed. The government wants an even more drastic cull
Sweden began its annual wolf hunt on Thursday, allowing nearly 10% of the endangered species population to be killed, as conservationists raise concerns about the controversial policy.
Sweden’s wolf hunt starts, aims to halve population
By Shreya Dasgupta Sweden has started its 2025 wolf hunt, with an aim to kill 30 wolves between Jan. 2 and Feb. 15. By the end of Jan. 2, hunters had shot 10 wolves (Canis lupus), according to Sweden Herald.
Annual wolf hunt begins in Sweden to cap numbers
The hunting of wolves will again be permitted in Sweden over the next few weeks in a bid to cull the predators' numbers in certain parts of the country. In the strictly controlled annual hunt, a total of 30 animals may be killed in five designated wolf territories by mid-February - six fewer than last year.
Sweden to launch wolf cull amid conservation concerns
Sweden is launching a wolf hunt on January 2nd, intending to cut the current population by half, despite legal concerns raised by activists.
Sweden's wolf hunt sparks environmental outrage
In Sweden, the wolf hunting season has just begun, during which the culling of 30 wolves is planned. This decision is sparking protests from environmental organizations concerned about the future of the species.
Sweden Is Hunting an Endangered Species
A wolf hunt kicked off Thursday in Sweden, which is aiming to slash its population of the endangered species in half. The government will allow five families of wolves, representing 30 of Sweden's 375 recorded wolves,
Sweden's wolf cull ignites environmental backlash
In Sweden, the wolf hunting season has just begun, during which the culling of 30 wolves is planned. This decision is provoking protests from environmental organisations concerned about the future of the species.
Sweden doles out wolf hunting licenses to manage once-endangered population
Sweden is looking at how to manage its once-endangered wolf population, as experts celebrate the growth and the government wants it halved.
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'Shame': Sweden to Start New Year With Controversial Wolf Hunt
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