from Oipa the vademecum to follow
It’s a few days ago the news of a pack of wolves that went as far as a farm to hunt animalssurrounding the owner who, fortunately, escaped unharmed from the situation.
Now comes a small handbook distilled by the International Organization for the Protection of Animalsi on what is best to do and what not to do in an area where it is possible that there is the presence of wolves.
Oipa remember that the wolf is a protected species by national and European Union legislation and therefore it cannot be hunted or killed: it is a shy animal, not dangerous for humans, but it naturally hunts to eat, and can sometimes approach, especially at night, in anthropised areas. The expansion of the wolf in Italy in the last forty years has been the result exclusively of natural dynamics.
So here are the useful information for those who live in an area where the wolf is present:
. do not keep dogs on a chain, as also required by the legislation of many Regions
. avoid leaving food for wildlife
. keep pets indoors at night
. avoid leaving animal remains next to houses
. do not leave organic waste (placentas, carcasses) in manure heaps and near stables
. do not leave leftover food in cat colonies
In the case of a close encounter with a wolf Oipa recommends speaking aloud and wave your arms to push it away while if the wolf is far away, it is preferable to remain silent and not interfere, not follow its tracks and don’t disturb him. If you are on an excursion with your own cane, keep him on a leash; behavior to always keep when you are in an area populated by wildlife: the wolf could attack at the sight of the dog, considering it an opponent.