142 attacks by wolves counted in Saxony so far

Four wolves killed illegally

24 wolves were killed in traffic accidents in the last monitoring year. Four conspicuous animals were deliberately killed as part of wolf management. However, four wolves were also killed illegally, two of which were shot and two died because they ate meat baits prepared with wire. The State Office of Criminal Investigation is investigating these cases.

Many wolves in eastern Saxony, none in the middle of the state

Most wolf territories (34) are located east of the Elbe. There are also comparatively many wolves in northern Saxony with seven territories, plus a few animals in the Ore Mountains. In contrast, there are no resident wolves in the center of the Free State. This is presumably due to the nature of the landscape. The wolf needs sufficient prey and retreat areas, said Vanessa Ludwig from the specialist agency. Old military training areas or open-cast mining areas are places where the animals have settled. This does not tend to be the case in Central Saxony.