Ceva neobișnuit se întâmplă cu haitele de lupi din Carpații Meridionali. Au loc schimbări majore

A genetic monitoring program in the Southern Carpathians reveals insights into wolf population dynamics, identifying 24 wolves and their social structure. The study shows a shift from six known packs to nine smaller ones, indicating changes in territory use and genetic health. The population density is estimated at 1.46 wolves per 100 square kilometers, down from previous years, raising concerns about the impact of losing experienced individuals. The findings suggest that ongoing monitoring is essential to understand population trends and mitigate human-wolf interactions.