Wolf searched gardens in Bautzen - now it's dead - Bautzen's Unusual Wolf Dies: Oldest Documented in Saxon Program
A 13-year-old female wolf, known for her unusual behaviour in Bautzen County, has died. Her carcass was discovered on September 30 in Elsterheide, showing signs of decomposition and infection with mange.
The wolf, one of the oldest documented in the Saxon Wolf Monitoring program, had been closely monitored. She was first spotted approaching residential buildings and gardens in late August, displaying sickly behaviour. By mid-September, there were 23 sightings. The wolf's advanced age and mange infection likely drove her to seek out easily accessible food and heat sources. Despite close monitoring, she succumbed to natural causes, as confirmed by the Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG).
The death of this wolf, known for her unusual behaviour in Bautzen County, has been confirmed. Her advanced age and infection with mange contributed to her demise. The Saxon Wolf Monitoring program will continue to track and study the local wolf population.
