Ecological world

Mapping the risk of wolf attacks on livestock in central Italy Cre                                      Credit: University of Portsmouth The Apennine's areas in the Umbria region of central Italy, in particular Gubbio and Norcia, are at the greatest risk of wolf attacks on livestock farms, according to new research from the University of Portsmouth . An increasing wolf population has caused worries and protests from local communities, alarmed at possible predation against domestic livestock and the economic impact on their livelihoods. Using a new  risk  classification method, the study highlights that a high number of municipalities are at risk. Understanding the risk of wolf attacks on livestock will allow authorities and landowners to properly manage and prevent any potential human-wolf conflict and provide adequate damages for lost livestock. Lead author of the study, Professor Alessio Ishizaka from the University of Portsmouth's Centre for Operational