Sweden begins wolf hunt as it aims to halve endangered animal's population

Five entire families can be killed, totalling 30 wolves, in move campaigners say is illegal under EU lawSweden's wolf hunt starts on Thursday, with the country aiming to halve the population of the endangered predator.The Swedish government has given the green light for five entire wolf families, a total of 30 wolves, to be killed in a hunt campaigners say is illegal under EU law. Under the Berne convention, protected species cannot be caused to have their populations fall under a sustainable level. Continue reading...