The killing of six wolf pups by three nomads in Morocco’s Errachidia province has triggered backlash from environmental groups, reopening debate over wildlife protection and pastoral practices in rural areas.
Images showing the dead animals circulated on messaging platforms before spreading more widely, prompting calls from activists for an investigation and enforcement of laws protecting wild species.
Authorities launched an inquiry after the incident, with gendarmerie in Rissani questioning the three individuals to establish the circumstances and motives behind the killing.
According to preliminary accounts, those involved said they acted to protect livestock after spotting the animals near their encampment, a claim now under review.
In many areas, killing predators remains an informal practice among herders seeking to prevent losses.
The debate also points to a broader policy gap, with activists calling for compensation schemes and non-lethal protection measures to reduce conflict between livestock owners and wildlife.
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