In Sweden, the wolf hunting season has just begun, during which the culling of 30 wolves is planned. This decision is sparking protests from environmental organizations concerned about the future of the species.

The hunting of wolves will again be permitted in Sweden over the next few weeks in a bid to cull the predators' numbers in certain parts of the country. In the strictly controlled annual hunt, a total of 30 animals may be killed in five designated wolf territories by mid-February - six fewer than last year.

A wolf hunt kicked off Thursday in Sweden, which is aiming to slash its population of the endangered species in half. The government will allow five families of wolves, representing 30 of Sweden's 375 recorded wolves,

In Sweden, the wolf hunting season has just begun, during which the culling of 30 wolves is planned. This decision is provoking protests from environmental organisations concerned about the future of the species.

By Shreya Dasgupta Sweden has started its 2025 wolf hunt, with an aim to kill 30 wolves between Jan. 2 and Feb. 15. By the end of Jan. 2, hunters had shot 10 wolves (Canis lupus), according to Sweden Herald.