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Hunt for the Shadow Wolf review: Can Britain learn to love the wolf?

Subjected to traps, hunting and a variety of cruel practices, it is small wonder that wolves were driven to extinction in Britain by the 18th century. Derek Gow, a passionate rewilder, takes up their cause in his latest book

By Adam Weymouth

13 March 2024

H8AYEJ Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) pack in the snow, Norway

Public anger over rewilding beavers or sea eagles leaves the grey wolf facing a long wait

Jasper Doest/Minden Pictures/Alamy

Hunt for the Shadow Wolf
Derek Gow (Chelsea Green)

EVER since 1995, when he got hold of his first water voles, Derek Gow has been plugging away with species reintroductions. He has released thousands of voles, along with dozens of beavers, all raised on the farm he has rewilded for decades in Devon, UK. Future plans include storks – white and black – and wild cats. Sceptical of official channels, and acutely aware of…

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