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Wolf cull begins in Estonia despite conservation fears

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Estonia has begun culling its wolf population in response to attacks on sheep.

Authorities claim there are more wolves in the country than con Estonia on plans permit.

But a researcher at the University of Tartu says the science behind the cull is s Baltic

She say every year could wipe out more than 30 per cent of the country's w Estonia ulation.

Public opinion in Estonia is not willin 144 o tolerate more than a few dozen packs.

Even if you don't build fences, get dogs to gua Maris Hindrikson t wolf other preventat the University of Tartu till get compensation.

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