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Wolf Population Soars 60% Amid Political Divide in Denmark

10/13/2025

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The European wolf population has risen about 60% in the past decade, reaching over 21,500 in 2022.
In Denmark, wolves were extinct for more than 200 years and have returned, with about 40 currently estimated.
Public opinion divides along political lines, with nearly 45% of left-leaning voters viewing them positively and almost half of right-leaning voters disagree.
Younger Danes are more supportive, while fear and myths complicate conservation and public acceptance.

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Story summary

The European wolf population has risen about 60% in the past decade, reaching over 21,500 in 2022.
In Denmark, wolves were extinct for more than 200 years and have returned, with about 40 currently estimated.
Public opinion divides along political lines, with nearly 45% of left-leaning voters viewing them positively and almost half of right-leaning voters disagree.
Younger Danes are more supportive, while fear and myths complicate conservation and public acceptance.