The article discusses the resurgence of wolf populations in Italy, highlighting conservation efforts aimed at restoring these species after centuries of fear and hunting that nearly drove them extinct. Ruth Sherlock, an NPR journalist, explores the wilds of Italy, guided by Valeria Roselli in the Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise National Park. The piece illustrates the rich history and reverence associated with wolves, emphasizing the beauty of their howls and the changing attitudes toward these animals as they reclaim their place in the ecosystem.
"After centuries of persecution that drove wolves to near extinction, their population has rebounded in recent decades. Italy is the European country with the most wolves."
"We're in an ancient forest where there are whispers of a distant past. Pre-Roman populations worshipped in these woods to gods for the protection of trees and animals."
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