Marie Neuwald

Marie Neuwald is a wolf expert and referent for NABU (German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union). She is newsworthy due to increasing discussions and policy changes regarding wolf management in Germany, particularly concerning wolf attacks on livestock and, recently, a reported attack on a person in Hamburg. Neuwald provides expertise on wolf behavior, explaining why attacks on humans are rare and advising on how to react during an encounter, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm. The context is a growing wolf population in Germany (approximately 1600 wolves in 209 packs) and increasing conflicts with livestock farming, leading to proposed legislation to ease the culling of wolves, especially in regions like Lower Saxony where wolf populations are significant. Neuwald's perspective is relevant as Germany grapples with balancing wolf conservation and addressing concerns about safety and agricultural impact.