Zoologist Mikhail Kretchmar stated that children aged 10–12 are most…
Zoologist Mikhail Kretchmar stated that children aged 10–12 are most vulnerable to wolves.
Consensus
- Children aged 10–12 years are the most vulnerable group in encounters with wolves.
- Wolves typically avoid humans and do not show persistent aggression toward them.
- Wolf attacks on humans are rare and usually occur only when the animal is infected with rabies.
- The current situation with wolves approaching human settlements does not warrant alarm.
- Experts recommend keeping dogs indoors at night if wolves are spotted near populated areas.
Points of divergence
- Mikhail Verëvkin, a scientific researcher at the St. Petersburg Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, advised dog owners to bring their pets inside at night when wolves are nearby. — vm
- Mikhail Kretchmar stated he is unaware of any unprovoked wolf attacks on humans since the post-war period. — gazeta_spb
- The Moscow Region Forestry Committee denied reports of a wolf invasion in the region. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Who are wolves most often attacking — Вечерняя Москва
- Zoologist calls children the most vulnerable group when meeting wolves - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb