Outrage in Morocco After Six Wolf Cubs Slaughtered by Nomadic Herders

The case erupted following the circulation of particularly shocking images on a WhatsApp group. The photographs showing six slaughtered wolf cubs quickly provoked outrage among environmental advocates, who are demanding severe penalties for this crime against biodiversity. Alerted by this gruesome discovery, elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Rissani responded immediately. Three herders were questioned under official record to clarify the geographical circumstances of this killing and the motivations behind the publication of these photos.

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Facing investigators, the suspects pleaded "fear for their herds" in the face of predator attacks. The elimination of these young canines was reportedly carried out as a preventive measure, following their reported sighting in the immediate vicinity of encampments. This incident once again demonstrates the ongoing conflict between herders and wildlife in pastoral zones. For many nomads, the systematic killing of wolves is normalized and perceived as the only means of defending their livestock, which constitutes their sole source of income.