Leaders in the European Union voted to remove the "strict protection" status for wolves last week, citing an uptick in livestock depredations across the continent.⁠ ⁠ A continent-wide spike in livestock predation blamed on wolves prompted the European Union this week to lower protections for the carnivores, making it easier for farmers and government agencies to kill both purebred wolves and a rising number of hybrid wolfdogs that prey on domestic animals. The rule change will allow wolves and wolfdogs hybrid to be culled without special review and could open the way for hunting seasons.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #wolves #wolf #wolfdog #wolfpack #livestock #depredation #conservation #wildlife #outdoors #nature #outdoorlife⁠ Story by: aemckean