Sheep farmer loses 62 animals to wolf attack

A sheep farmer in the Vercors region of France, Christelle Guignard, lost 62 sheep after a pack of wolves attacked her flock in Villard-de-Lans during the night of October 8 to 9. The incident occurred when a dead wolf was found inside her electrified fence, causing the protection system to fail and leaving the animals vulnerable.

Farmer disputes official wolf population estimates

Christelle Guignard has criticized the official wolf population figures, arguing that they underestimate the actual number of wolves in the area. She is concerned about the future of farming in the region, especially with the increasing frequency of such attacks.

Government raises culling quota for wolves

In response to the growing conflict between wolves and livestock, the Minister of Agriculture announced an increase in the culling quota for wolves. This decision aims to reduce the wolf population and protect farmers' animals from future attacks.

Wolf attacks on livestock rise annually

According to recent data, more than 4,400 attacks on livestock were recorded in 2021, marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year. This trend has raised concerns among farmers, who feel that current measures are not enough to safeguard their flocks.