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Longest known migration of a wolf in Europe

The canton of Graubünden has recorded the longest known migration of a wolf in Europe to date. The Graubünden wolf M237 travelled 1,927 kilometres all the way to Hungary.

Editorial Wild beim Wild — 27 March 2023

1’927 kilometres were covered by a wolf from the canton of Graubünden. This is a record in Europe. His journey took him through four countries, writes Kora.

Four countries visited

On his migration, the young wolf travelled through Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Hungary. He crossed diverse landscapes, from high alpine terrain to agricultural areas and urban settlements.

Wolf migration M237

Migration important for populations

Such long-distance migrants are very important for connecting populations. M237 was born in 2021 as a juvenile of the Stagias pack. More on the topic of wolf protection and wildlife.

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