Finland begins controversial wolf hunt
by Anne Kauranen
Finland on Saturday began a controversial wolf cull that gives hunters the right to kill around one fifth of the endangered animals, in a decision that has angered environmentalists.
Authorities hope the trial cull of 46 of Finland’s estimated 250 grey wolves will curb illegal poaching, which some rural landowners have resorted to in recent years after seeing wolves roaming their property, sometimes killing dogs and livestock …
Phys.Org – January 23, 2016
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