Modeling shows how wolves recolonized Germany and where they could live in the future

The return of the gray wolf (Canis l Germany o Germany is a process of great ecological and social significance.

Gray wolves pref Germany tats with plen 23 years ago at a substantial d Lusatia fro Eastern Germany ements and roads.

A team led by scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research has now unraveled the complexity of the recolonization process.

The team calculated there could potentially be space for around 700 to 1,400 wolf territories in Germany's natural areas.

The best habitats for 20 years re found in the north and northeast as well as in the south of Germany.

The most important factors for habitats ar the Leibniz Institute for Zoo or co Wildlife Research d a large distance from roads.

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