Monitoring conducted in 2025 confirmed the birth of wolf cubs in several regions, signaling a gradual but steady expansion of the species.

New litters have been documented in the Šumava Mountains, Ore Mountains, and Ralsko and Broumov regions. Particularly noteworthy are new births in Kokořínsko and Ralsko, where no successful breeding had been observed in the past five years.

Researchers from the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic have confirmed that wolves are successfully settling in new habitats.

In the Ore Mountains, the species has been recorded in three distinct territories, including a newly formed one in the central part of the range, where a wolf pair has established its den.

Wolf presence has also been noted in the Lusatian Mountains and along Czechia’s border with Poland, suggesting natural cross-border movement and gradual population growth.

Despite this progress, experts caution that roughly two-thirds of wolf cubs do not survive their first year, due to natural causes, accidents, or territorial conflicts.

Ecological Impact

Their return contributes to restoring ecological balance, as they help regulate populations of deer and other wild ungulates. This, in turn, supports forest regeneration and promotes greater biodiversity in areas that have long been affected by overgrazing.

“The wolf’s return demonstrates the resilience of Czech nature when given a chance,” said one conservation specialist involved in the monitoring project.

Wolves had disappeared from much of Czechia for over a century due to hunting and habitat loss.

Their gradual return over the past decade reflects both improved conservation efforts and cross-border cooperation with neighboring Poland and Germany, where wolf populations have also increased.

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