The Local Denmark https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed 25 sheep killed in 'Denmark’s biggest' wolf attack Around 25 sheep died at a farm in western Jutland on Wednesday in a suspected attack by wolves. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190404/25-sheep-killed-in-denmarks-biggest-wolf-attack Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:51:11 +0200 25-sheep-killed-in-denmarks-biggest-wolf-attack Denmark to tag wolves in effort to learn more about returning species Researchers in Denmark are to fit wolves with satellite navigation receivers as part of information gathering authorities hope will alleviate the concerns of local residents and farmers. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180821/denmark-to-tag-wolves-in-effort-to-reassure-concerned-citizens Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:51:11 +0200 denmark-to-tag-wolves-in-effort-to-reassure-concerned-citizens Danish police wait for forensic results in 'wolf killing' case Police in Denmark have conducted forensic examination of a wolf that is suspected to have been shot by a private citizen, sparking considerable political discussion. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180430/danish-police-wait-for-forensic-results-in-wolf-killing-case Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:49:27 +0200 danish-police-wait-for-forensic-results-in-wolf-killing-case Danish zoo director advises against wolf 'panic measures' Suggestions by politicians that Denmark’s wild wolf population could be fenced inside special reserves is a “panic measure” with no basis in common sense, according to Copenhagen Zoo’s scientific director. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180421/danish-zoo-director-advises-against-wolf-panic-measures Sat, 21 Apr 2018 19:18:41 +0200 danish-zoo-director-advises-against-wolf-panic-measures Inbreeding in Scandinavian wolves is worse than we thought Everyone knew that the tiny population of wolves in Norway and Sweden was inbred. Using precise genetic techniques, researchers can now describe the severity of the problem. https://www.thelocal.dk/20171207/norway-sweden-inbreeding-in-scandinavian-wolves-is-worse-than-we-thought Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:38:21 +0100 norway-sweden-inbreeding-in-scandinavian-wolves-is-worse-than-we-thought Danish farmers want new plan as wolves breed The chairperson of Denmark’s agriculture council says farmers should be allowed to hunt wolves, with the animal breeding much faster than expected. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170705/danish-farmers-want-new-plan-as-wolves-breed Wed, 05 Jul 2017 13:35:16 +0200 danish-farmers-want-new-plan-as-wolves-breed Wolves walked 500 kilometres to return to Denmark At least five wolves, including one female, travelled over 500 kilometres to return to Denmark for the first time in two centuries, a zoologist who has obtained DNA evidence said on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170505/wolves-return-to-denmark-for-first-time-in-200-years Fri, 05 May 2017 12:49:27 +0200 wolves-return-to-denmark-for-first-time-in-200-years New Denmark wolf attack: six deer killed at West Jutland farm Six deer have been found killed in an enclosed deer farm near to a designated wolf zone in the western part of Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170406/new-denmark-wolf-attack-six-deer-killed-at-west-jutland-farm Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:56:19 +0200 new-denmark-wolf-attack-six-deer-killed-at-west-jutland-farm