Young wolf shows no fear of humans

Trusy wolf to be scared off

The authorities now feel compelled to act. Following an increase in reports of encounters, monitoring in the area has been stepped up, they said. Wolf management staff are active on site to fit the animal with a transmitter collar if possible and to initiate measures to deter the animal. This should help the animal to regain its fear of humans. Signs have also been put up to inform walkers about the trusting puppy.

"It is important that this undesirable behavior does not become more entrenched or is stopped as quickly as possible," the state office said. Residents and walkers have been called upon to avoid all possible sources of food for the young wolf and not to attract it. In the event of an encounter, people should shout or scream loudly, throw stones and chase the pup away. At the same time, people were asked to report any sightings quickly in order to get an up-to-date picture of the situation.

In a similar case in spring this year, the problem solved itself. At that time, a young wolf in Saxony had also shown signs of proximity. Monitoring was then activated and the wolf disappeared.

Wolf population in Saxony stable

According to current findings, the wolf population in Saxony has stabilized. There are currently 35 packs, ten pairs of wolves and a single female wolf, the state office recently announced. Since 2021/2022, the population has fluctuated between 40 and 50 wolf territories. A wolf territory refers to an area claimed by a pack or a pair of wolves. Most of Saxony's wolves live in Lusatia. Here, 27 packs, five pairs and the "lone wolf" have been identified.

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