Germany's gray wolf population is rebounding, sparking fierce debate. Once hunted to extinction, wolves returned after reunification and now number around 1,600. While ecologists hail this as a biodiversity win, livestock attacks have surged, prompting the EU to relax protections and allow licensed hunting. Experts warn culling disrupts pack dynamics and may worsen conflicts. Farmers seek coexistence through guard dogs, electric fences, and targeted removal of "problem wolves."

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