Wolf (Canis lupus)

[peter]

(11-13-2017, 10:48 AM)Wolverine Wrote:

(11-08-2017, 11:20 AM)peter Wrote: Well over a century ago, wolves were still common in remote parts of the Netherlands. In those days, religion was all-important. Churches kept books and records of incidents that would be regarded as very remarkable today.

Peter, why Dutch scientists don't introduce wolves in Oostvaardesplassen? There are thousands semi-wild horses and red deer there and probably the area is fenced. 50 sq. kms is not big territory, but its not too small eather, probably Oostvaardesplassen could feed 1 pack of wolves even 2.

Six years ago we in Bulgaria got 2-3 dozens of semi-wild horses (koniks) from Oostvaardesplassen and introduced them in the aria of the Rhodopian Mountains (thanks to Dutch people for the gift), now they are breeding well and icrease to 80, they already learned how to protect themselves from the local wolves.

Over here, we don't have large predators. Not a few want to introduce medium-sized carnivores, but the public needs a bit more time. Meanwhile, wolves are seen every now and then in the eastern part of the Netherlands. I also heard rumours about lynxes in the southeast. Birds of prey do quite well. Goshawks are nesting very close to Amsterdam. 

I could visit the Oostvaardersplassen on my bike, as it's quite close to Amsterdam. Might just do that. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that wolves already settled there. There's no question it would suit them. I'll talk to people who walk there every day soon. Reply