New wolves in the Rheingau-Taunus caused a stir!

New wolves in the Rheingau-Taunus caused a stir!

Recently, new wolves have been causing a stir in the Rheingau-Taunus. A pair of wolves have been spotted in the area, reigniting debate about the wildlife's return to Germany. Wiesbadener Kurier reports that the first evidence of the wolves came from camera traps. This continues a development that has been going on for years: Wolves are spreading more and more in Germany and are moving into new regions.

The federal documentation and advice center on wolves (DBBW) recently published new data on this. These were created on behalf of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation and include information on the current wolf population. In addition to the good news, there are also critical incidents. On October 20th and 21st, 2025, wolf carcasses with injuries were discovered in Wiednitz and Leippe, indicating a possible illegal shooting. An examination of the carcasses is currently being carried out at the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in Berlin. At the same time, this is fueling citizens' fears and concerns about how the reintroduction of wolves will be handled.

New wolf population in Germany

The creation of new wolf territories is particularly exciting. In the Herzogtum-Lauenburg district, for example, the new wolf territory “Langenlehstener Heide” was identified. Wildlife camera evidence of two wolves shows that the population is continuing to consolidate in this region. Such evidence has become increasingly common in recent years, showing that the wolf is once again making itself at home in the German landscape.

The DBBW offers extensive information and an advisory function for authorities and the population. Monitoring wolf occurrences and management information is of great importance to understand how wolves return to our homeland and the challenges associated with this. However, there is also worrying news from the area. The case of the wolf GW3237m in the Netherlands makes it clear that the handling of conspicuous wolves urgently needs to be regulated. According to reports, this wolf injured a child in Utrecht, reigniting discussion about appropriate measures to avoid conflict. The wolf, which had already attracted attention due to its aloof behavior, could pose a threat to the safety of the population.

Conclusion: Careful handling is required

The return of the wolves to the Rheingau-Taunus brings with it a mixture of fascination and concern. The public is invited to find out about current events and think about how to treat these animals responsibly. Both Wiesbadener Kurier and DBBW offer useful information. The debate about wolves will continue, and it will be exciting to see how we humans and wolves can live together without dangerous conflicts occurring.