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Human-wildlife coexistence with wolves in Europe requires a holistic approach

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Briefings

A 2026 Mongabay article reports that European gray wolf populations surged 58% between 2012 and 2022 due to strict protection laws, yet this recovery complicates human-wildlife coexistence with livestock. Social scientist Emu-Felicitas Ostermann-Miyashita from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology analyzed public perception, finding attitudes are not polarized but rather a gray area. The EU recently voted to loosen wolf protection, which critics fear could endanger the recovery progress.

Key points

• European gray wolf populations surged 58% between 2012 and 2022 following strict protection laws.
• Social scientist Emu-Felicitas Ostermann-Miyashita analyzed public perception, finding attitudes are not polarized but a gray area.

Context

The article examines the tension between wolf recovery and livestock protection in Europe. It features analysis by social scientist Emu-Felicitas Ostermann-Miyashita from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology regarding public perception. The European Union voted to loosen wolf protection, raising concerns about the recovery progress.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single Mongabay article from November 2026. No additional background on wolf recovery history or specific conflict statistics is supplied. Public perception data is qualitative and based on limited studies by Ostermann-Miyashita.

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