Eighteen wolves have died in a suspected poisoning incident in a national park in central Italy. Initial findings indicated poisoned bait was involved, raising concerns about the impact on wildlife and public safety. The Environment Minister condemned the killings, emphasizing the importance of wolf protection for ecosystem balance. The rise in wolf population has led to increased livestock attacks, prompting changes in their protection status, which may allow for limited culling in the future. Environmental groups are calling for a reevaluation of these measures following the poisonings.