The story of Slavc, a young wolf who traversed 1,200 miles from Slovenia to the Lessini Mountains in Italy, marks a significant turning point for the region. Once devoid of wolves since the 1860s, Italy now hosts over 2,000 wolves across nearly 20 packs within a decade of Slavc's arrival. The resurgence reflects a broader European trend where wolf populations have rebounded from near extinction. Adam Weymouth's book, "Lone Wolf," delves into the implications of this predator's return, portraying Italy as a landscape ready to be redefined by these animals once more.
"Slavc's journey might have been extraordinary, but more astonishing still is how rapidly the wolf has repopulated these lands, as though it has never been away."
"Italy was an empty stage waiting on its protagonist-hollows that could be dens, saplings that could be marking posts, deer that could be prey."
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