Slovakia Wolf Hunt: 12 Killed, Conservationists Urge Prevention

Twelve wolves have been shot in Slovakia since the hunting season began, prompting WWF Slovakia, My sme les, and Aevis to warn that hunting protected wolves will not reduce livestock damage. They urge the Ministry of Environment and parliamentarians to adopt effective prevention measures like electric fencing and a unified damage recording system. The development highlights a policy conflict between conservation and agricultural interests, with implications for biodiversity management in the EU.