Poland didn’t have many big roads until recently and this has helped wolves. In 1989, when the communists left power, Poland had only one motorway. Major road projects began after Poland joined the European Union in 2004 and they now have to consider wild animals. The way people think about wolves has also changed. “For many years, hunting was a part of the culture in Poland. In 1975, there were fewer than 100 wolves in Poland.” Myslajek says that Polish wolves are much safer now but they are not completely safe. Packs go into neighboring countries – Russia, Lithuania and Belarus – where there is still hunting.
Why does Myslajek mention Russia, Lithuania and Belarus?
Because Polish wolves cross the border to these countries Because wolves are safer there than in Poland Because they have fewer roads than Poland has Because they are learning from Poland how to protect wolves