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An: Katrin Schneeberger, Director of the FOEN, Vassilis Venizelos, Head of the DES Canton of Vaud, Laurent Favre, Head of the DDTE Canton of Neuchâtel
Stop the killing of the wolves M121 and M351!
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The wolves M121 and M351 have been arbitrarily authorised for shooting on the grounds of ‘inappropriate behaviour’! (1) Both shootings fall within the jurisdiction of the cantons, in the case of M121 because he was classified as a lone wolf, and in the case of wolf M351 because he displayed ‘aggressive behaviour’ that could potentially endanger humans.
M351 is part of the Mont Tendre pack and the potential father of young cubs that will soon be born. There is reason to believe that M121 is also part of a pack, which would no longer fall within the cantons' jurisdiction.
Both shootings fall within the mating season – the arbitrary shooting permit therefore endangers not only the lives of the two wolves, but also those of the young animals in their packs that will soon be born!
We demand:
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The wolves M121 and M351 have been arbitrarily authorised for shooting on the grounds of ‘inappropriate behaviour’! (1) Both shootings fall within the jurisdiction of the cantons, in the case of M121 because he was classified as a lone wolf, and in the case of wolf M351 because he displayed ‘aggressive behaviour’ that could potentially endanger humans.
M351 is part of the Mont Tendre pack and the potential father of young cubs that will soon be born. There is reason to believe that M121 is also part of a pack, which would no longer fall within the cantons' jurisdiction.
Both shootings fall within the mating season – the arbitrary shooting permit therefore endangers not only the lives of the two wolves, but also those of the young animals in their packs that will soon be born!
We demand:
- The cantons of Vaud and Neuchâtel to immediately withdraw the shooting orders for both wolves.
- The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) to launch an investigation into the granting of shooting permits.
Warum ist das wichtig?
We condemn the manipulation by the relevant departments of the two cantons in connection with the approval of the killing of wolves M121 and M351.
Contrary to the claims of the canton of Vaud, M121 is not a lone wolf. Photos show that he regularly travels in a group, probably the Suchet pack, where he may even be the new alpha male. The status of ‘lone wolf’, which was given as the reason for the shooting permit, is therefore incorrect and legally questionable.
The case of M351 is just as worrying. He was injured in December 2024 by a stray shot and is now back in the crosshairs – right in the middle of the mating season. He is probably the father of the pups that will be born at the end of May. Shooting him would seriously endanger their survival, as the pregnant female would then have to care for her young alone.
The reason given for shooting M35 is ‘aggressive behaviour’ that could endanger humans. There is no detailed evidence of this.
Both shooting orders suggest that the cantons are trying to evade federal control!
The culls, which will be in effect for 60 days starting on 16 May 2025, come at a time when the packs are particularly vulnerable. Instead of killing important animals without a solid basis, we must return wolf management to an ethical, rigorous and life-affirming framework.
👉 We call on the relevant departments of the cantons of Vaud and Neuchâtel to withdraw the shooting orders immediately.
👉 We call on the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) to launch an investigation into the conditions under which the shooting permits for M121 and M351 were granted.
At stake are:
• the credibility of our institutions
• compliance with Switzerland's biodiversity commitments
• the protection of endangered species
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✍️ SIGN AND SHARE THIS PETITION!
We demand transparency, integrity and an immediate end to the unjustified shooting of large predators. Disinformation must not be the basis for policy.
📣 For the truth. For nature. Against manipulation.
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Sources:
1) Media release from the cantons of Vaud and Neuchâtel
Contrary to the claims of the canton of Vaud, M121 is not a lone wolf. Photos show that he regularly travels in a group, probably the Suchet pack, where he may even be the new alpha male. The status of ‘lone wolf’, which was given as the reason for the shooting permit, is therefore incorrect and legally questionable.
The case of M351 is just as worrying. He was injured in December 2024 by a stray shot and is now back in the crosshairs – right in the middle of the mating season. He is probably the father of the pups that will be born at the end of May. Shooting him would seriously endanger their survival, as the pregnant female would then have to care for her young alone.
The reason given for shooting M35 is ‘aggressive behaviour’ that could endanger humans. There is no detailed evidence of this.
Both shooting orders suggest that the cantons are trying to evade federal control!
The culls, which will be in effect for 60 days starting on 16 May 2025, come at a time when the packs are particularly vulnerable. Instead of killing important animals without a solid basis, we must return wolf management to an ethical, rigorous and life-affirming framework.
👉 We call on the relevant departments of the cantons of Vaud and Neuchâtel to withdraw the shooting orders immediately.
👉 We call on the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) to launch an investigation into the conditions under which the shooting permits for M121 and M351 were granted.
At stake are:
• the credibility of our institutions
• compliance with Switzerland's biodiversity commitments
• the protection of endangered species
⸻
✍️ SIGN AND SHARE THIS PETITION!
We demand transparency, integrity and an immediate end to the unjustified shooting of large predators. Disinformation must not be the basis for policy.
📣 For the truth. For nature. Against manipulation.
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Sources:
1) Media release from the cantons of Vaud and Neuchâtel