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Longest known dispersal of wolf in Europe

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date:  26/06/2023

The wolf M237, originally born in the Grisos canton in Eastern Switzerland in 2021 and radio-collared, migrated several hundred kilometres east to the Slovakian-Hungarian border. His journey took place over the course of less than a year, leading him through four countries until he arrived in Hungary in March 2023. Dispersal of young wolves from their packs is common at age 1-3 years, however, M237s exceptional migration distance of 1927km highlights how adaptable wolves are. During his journey, he managed to cross different landscapes, ranging from high mountains to rivers and highways.