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<\/p>\nThey euthanised an entire pack of wolves<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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An animal park in the UK has euthanised an entire pack of wolves, saying that they had ‘no choice’.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Wildwood, which is in Herne Common near Herne Bay in Kent, euthanised the animals as an ‘absolute last resort’ after ‘severe aggression’ that came from a ‘rapid breakdown in pack dynamics’.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The park recently closed the pen, which was home to five European grey wolves, due to an increase in violence between the wolves, which had led to some life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cDue to volatility within the pack, our team has been unable to safely intervene of provide the level of veterinary care required,\u201d\u00a0Wildwood said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Bosses added that they are “deeply saddened” by the deaths of the animals, and that the decision to euthanise them had been made after “detailed discussions” by their animal management team and veterinary professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Anyone familiar with Wildwood’s work will know that animal welfare is always our highest priority. Euthanasia is only ever considered as a last resort,” they added. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Over a prolonged period, extensive efforts have been made to manage the pack, support individuals, and prevent escalation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“However, the situation presented an ongoing and unacceptable risk to welfare, and we were no longer able to ensure the safety or quality of life of the animals within the group.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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