What happened in Italy's Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park?

At least 18 wolves and several other wild animals were found dead, suspected to have been killed by poisoned bait.

Who is investigating the wolf deaths in Italy?

Italian authorities, including prosecutors in Sulmona and the forestry police, are investigating the killings.

What other animals were found dead in the park?

Besides the wolves, three foxes and a buzzard were also discovered dead in the same region.

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Italian Park: 18 Wolves Slain in Suspected Poisoning

23 Apr

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Summary

At least 18 wolves died in Italy's national park recently.
Authorities suspect poisoned bait is the cause of the deaths.
Other wild animals including foxes and a buzzard also died.

Italian Park: 18 Wolves Slain in Suspected Poisoning

Italian authorities are investigating the recent deaths of at least 18 wolves and several other wild animals within Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. The carcasses were discovered across multiple locations in the mountainous central Italian park.

Park officials suspect poisoned bait was used, a finding that has alarmed conservation groups who deem this one of the most severe attacks on wildlife in Italy. Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin described the killings as 'horrendous' and has directed forestry police to increase inspections.