A young wolf was struck and killed by a car in Desenzano del Garda, with the animal’s carcass found near a McDonald’s. The incident, which occurred yesterday morning, was reported to the provincial police, who recovered the body. According to the Giornale di Brescia, the wolf was likely in the process of dispersing from a pack in the Apennines, a typical behavior for young wolves seeking new territories.
The phenomenon of dispersal is crucial for the colonization of new areas and for ensuring genetic exchange within the population. The individuals involved are generally young wolves aged one or two years, looking for opportunities to settle down and reproduce. It is important to emphasize that this incident should not cause alarm: wolves do not pose a threat to humans, as they tend to avoid contact and attacks are extremely rare.
