The number of wolf packs in Saxony has increased slightly - but only in the east of the Free State.
In the monitoring year 2020/21, 29 packs and three pairs were counted in 34 areas, as the State Environment Agency announced on Thursday.
According to the information, there were 27 packs and four pairs in the same period last year.
Dresden - The development of wolves and their way of life has been observed in Saxony since 2001.
The wolf monitoring year is based on the biological "wolf year", ie from the birth of the puppies to the end of the first year of life.
According to the State Environment Agency, all of the new Saxon areas in which the strictly protected animals have been identified are east of the Elbe.
Over the past year, new territories have emerged there, but have also disappeared.
According to the information, this is an indication of high competitive pressure between the wolves.
In contrast, there was no new growth to the west of the Elbe last year.
A she-wolf even mated with her son, which indicates a lack of immigration.
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