I live in Netherland, were, as the article notes, wolves seem to be returning among some controversy. On the one hand it looks like a sign that nature is recovering in central and western Europe. Netherland in particular is known for only having highly managed nature, and the only piece of wild, unmanaged nature is on a piece of land that didn't even exist a couple of decades ago.

So wolves returning feels to me like a sign that we're doing something right, giving more space for wild animals.

But it's undeniable that it also comes with some challenges. Wolves might be welcome in the Oostvaardersplassen, but I don't know how they should ever get there. Instead, they're in areas where farmers and shepherds graze their sheep.