Germany's Wolf Population Grows to 209 Packs, Spanning New Regions

The latest monitoring data reveals 1,601 wolves across the country, with conservation efforts contributing to their steady return.

Germany's wolf population increased to 209 packs in the 2023/24 monitoring year, up from 184 the previous year.
The total number of wolves recorded rose to 1,601, including 535 adults, 162 yearlings, and 781 pups.
Brandenburg leads with 58 packs, followed by Lower Saxony with 48 and Saxony with 37; new packs were also confirmed in Baden-Württemberg and Schleswig-Holstein.
193 wolves were found dead, with 150 killed in traffic accidents and 13 illegally killed, reflecting ongoing challenges in human-wildlife coexistence.
Experts note a slowing growth rate in the wolf population and emphasize the need for protective measures for livestock in newly inhabited areas.