A wolf has been confirmed as the attacker of five sheep in a meadow in the Wincrange area at the end of February, leaving two animals injured, the Nature and Forestry Agency has reported.
Experts had initially suspected a wolf after analysing the injuries, and samples from the deceased sheep were sent for genetic testing. The results have now confirmed that a wolf was indeed responsible. It remains unclear whether the animal has moved on or is still in the country.
Luxembourg does not have a resident wolf pack. However, since 2017, individual wolves have occasionally been sighted within the Grand Duchy. In the Greater Region, a pack is known to roam the High Fens, while wolves have also been recorded in the Belgian Ardennes and the German Eifel.
Wolves are generally shy and avoid humans, though encounters are still possible. Guidance on how to respond safely to a wolf sighting is available from the Nature and Forestry Agency.
Anyone with information on a possible wolf presence is urged to contact the Administration directly at , which manages ongoing monitoring efforts.
