Wildlife

Wildlife and Livestock Coexistence Tools

Coexistence between predators and livestock can be achieved through non-lethal tools including guardian animals, fencing and deterrents, reducing conflict and wildlife welfare harm.

Key Facts

Livestock guardian dogs have protected flocks from wolves and bears for millennia
Predator-proof corrals and kraals reduce overnight livestock vulnerability to predation
Light-emitting deterrents and acoustic devices have variable effectiveness by species
Compensation schemes for livestock losses reduce economic pressure for lethal predator control
Wolf and bear populations have recovered in Europe partly due to coexistence tool adoption

Welfare Considerations

Human-wildlife conflict is a major driver of wildlife persecution and population decline. Coexistence tools allow predator recovery while protecting farmer livelihoods. Investment in proven tools and training of farmers reduces both wildlife mortality and livestock welfare harm from predation.

What You Can Do

Support coexistence tool research and deployment programmes
Advocate for adequate compensation schemes that remove economic pressure for wildlife persecution
Learn about rewilding projects in your region and their livestock coexistence approaches