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A wolf has been spotted in Belgium for the first time in 100 years

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ZME Science

Publication Date
2018-01-15

At the beginning of the 20th century, the wolf disappeared from most areas of Western Europe. They were seen as dangerous pests and were actively hunted or restricted by industrialization and landscape fragmentation. However, the tides have turned and the wolf is viewed as an important protected species. Its return to Europe has been accordingly encouraged.

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https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/environmental-issues/wolf-spotted-belgium-first-time-100-years/