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The French agriculture ministry authorizes the culling of around 200 wolves, raising the annual removal limit

Nigerian bandit conflict — The French agriculture ministry authorizes the culling of around 200 wolves, raising the annual removal limit to 21% of the estimated population of over 1,000 animals, with a possi

Published February 20, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Nigerian bandit conflict.

The French agriculture ministry authorizes the culling of around 200 wolves, raising the annual removal limit to 21% of the estimated population of over 1,000 animals, with a possible increase to 23%, citing rising livestock losses as wolf numbers expand into agricultural areas and regions near major cities. [https://www.reuters.com/world/france-allows-culling-around-200-wolves-protect-livestock-2026-02-20/ (Reuters)]

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