Only the North Jutlanders should be warned about wolf families.

It is only the people of North Jutland who are to be warned about wolf families

Puppies are expected throughout Jutland, but warning signs will only be put up at Bunken Klitplantage.

The latest count of the wolf population showed that at the end of April this year there were 49 adult wolves. This is, mind you, just before new wolf pups are born. (Photo: © Thomas Traasdahl, Ritzau Scanpix) 16 minutes ago.

There are likely wolf pups in several places in Jutland, but it is only in North Jutland that citizens are being asked to stay away from the wolves' habitat.

On laminated A4 pages, the Danish Nature Agency recommends that you find another area to walk in if you are heading into Bunken Klitplantage in North Jutland.

The reason is that on Friday a runner came face to face with a male wolf that bared its teeth to protect its pup. Therefore, with this recommendation, they aim to ensure peace for the wolves and avoid potential conflict situations in the future.

- We have experienced an episode where the wolf was startled and displayed very aggressive behavior. We do not want to expose anyone to that again – even though experts say it is not dangerous, says Minister for Nature and Animal Welfare Christian Rabjerg Madsen (Social Democrats) to DR News.

The same recommendation does not apply, however, in the rest of Jutland. The Danish Nature Agency informs DR News that they currently have no plans to close areas.

- I think this situation is rare. That is also what the researchers tell us. But we were ourselves a bit surprised at how frightening such a wolf can seem, says Deputy Director of the Danish Nature Agency Mads Jensen.

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Likely wolf pups in 10 places

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In total, there are 10 wolf pairs in Jutland where experts expect that pups have also arrived.

Those pups born south of the Limfjord, however, should not expect the same signage as in North Jutland. This is primarily because many people frequent the area around Bunken Klitplantage, says Deputy Director of the Danish Nature Agency Mads Jensen.

- That is not the case in the other breeding areas; we do not have as many people there, and we have not had similar episodes, he says.

Is it for the sake of human safety or the wolves' well-being?

- It is to avoid conflict situations, which are not exciting for either humans or the wolf, says Mads Jensen.

VIDEO: In total, there are 10 wolf pairs in Jutland where Kent Olsen expects that pups have also arrived. He is in charge of leading the monitoring of wolves in Denmark and holds the title of Scientific Chief and Senior Researcher at the Natural History Museum in Aarhus.

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Has previously closed Stråsø Plantage

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This is not the first time authorities have closed a natural area to give wolves peace to breed.

In Stråsø Plantage near Holstebro, parts of the area have been closed on several occasions, and the same maneuver has been carried out at Hovborg.

- The primary advantage is that we avoid the wolves becoming accustomed to humans. If you create such zones, it is important that they are enforced – otherwise you risk people seeking them out to see the wolves, says Peter Sunde, wolf expert and professor at the Department of Ecoscience at Aarhus University.

Previously, the municipalities of Vejen and Varde have also given a landowner permission to close an area near Klegod, but this year they have said no.

There, they consulted with the Agency for Green Area Conversion and Watercourses, which – like Peter Sunde – pointed out that human activity in an area can accustom wolves to humans, which in the long term can lead to inappropriate behavior.

Conversely, they believe that the need for protection is decreasing due to the growing wolf population, and that the public should, in principle, have access to nature.

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