# Wolf predation on livestock in France

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wolf-predation-on-livestock-in-france
> Updated: 2026-10-11T19:57:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

In the Vercors Massif of Isère, France, a wolf attack at an alpine pasture in Villars-de-Lans resulted in the deaths of 54 ewes. Sébastien Mollet of the French Biodiversity Office (OFB) reported that approximately 15 sheep were killed directly by predators, while others died of suffocation after falling into a hollow while fleeing. Eight additional sheep were injured.

This incident follows a previous attack in the neighboring Drôme department, where a pack caused the deaths of 64 ewes in Bouvante in late August. These recurring events have intensified tensions between livestock farmers, who are demanding increased wolf culling, and wildlife defense organizations that oppose such measures.

## Claims

- 54 ewes from a single farm died in the Fauge alpine pasture. (reported by 3 sources)
- Approximately 15 sheep were killed directly by wolves. (reported by 3 sources)
- The remaining sheep died by suffocation after falling into a hollow while fleeing predators. (reported by 3 sources)
- Eight sheep were injured during the attack in Villars-de-Lans. (reported by 3 sources)
- A similar wolf attack killed 64 ewes in Bouvante, Drôme, between August 30 and 31. (reported by 3 sources)
- French livestock farmers report over 10,000 animal losses to wolf attacks annually. (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Vercors Massif: Wolf attack kills 54 ewes in Isère

A wolf attack in Isère's Vercors Massif killed 54 ewes, following a similar incident in Drôme that killed 64 sheep, intensifying tensions between farmers and wildlife advocates.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vercors-massif-wolf-attack-kills-54-ewes-in-isre

### 2026-10-03: Kastamonu wolf attack kills 18 sheep and injures 11 others

A wolf attack in Kastamonu, Turkey, killed 18 sheep and injured 11 others at a local farm, prompting calls for government aid from the affected livestock owners.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kastamonu-wolf-attack-kills-18-sheep-and-injures-11-others

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