After 140 years, the Wolves are back to Netherlands

According to ecologists, the wolves returns to Netherlands after 140 years. Out of many European countries, the wolves were hunted, over a century ago. But they are gradually migrating back across the continental mainland.

The researchers found out that the wolves aren’t just passing by through months of tracking and collecting DNA samples. These wolves are back as permanent residents.

Reports said that occasional wolf sightings have been arranged in the Netherlands since 2015. Ecologists had been following two females in the Veluwe area. They are collecting the wolf prints and scat (droppings) from which they can identify DNA.

Mirte Kruit, an ecologist said, “It’s like Tinder. It can say if it’s a male or female, are they single and looking for a mate and about their family”. A male wolf had also been identified in the area.

A cohabitation plan had been formed by the French Government in February last year set a target wolf population of 500 by 2023. It is supposed that this number may be reached or surpassed by this Winter. If that is confirmed, France is proposing to increase the cull rate from 12% to 17%.

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