Stand still, make eye contact: Denmark tells tourists how to behave in a wolf encounter
Danish authorities have issued safety guidelines for tourists encountering wolves in the Jutland region, advising them to maintain eye contact and show dominance. While wolf attacks are rare, the return of the species to Denmark after 200 years has prompted proactive safety measures.
Why it matters
This reflects the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence as apex predators return to populated areas in Europe.
Wolves started returning to Denmark in 2012 after they were eradicated 200 years earlier./500px Plus Wolves started returning to Denmark in 2012 after they were eradicated 200 years earlier./500px Plus Denmark Stand still, make eye contact: Denmark tells tourists how to behave in a wolf encounter Government urges visitors not to approach or feed wolves as it manages safety amid growing population
Prefer the Guardian on Google Danish authorities have advised tourists to stand still, make eye contact and put up “maximum resistance” in the event of attack if they encounter a wolf while on holiday.
After a 200-year absence, wolves started returning to Denmark in 2012. There are now estimated to be 49 wolves on the Danish peninsular of Jutland.
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