Annick Hus

Investigating wildlife, animals and power

Articles

Slom velike priče o uspjehu: kako politika ubija europske vukove

EU je dugo tvrdio da promiče suživot između vuka te drugih velikih zvijeri i ruralnih zajednica. Međutim, u praksi...Lees verder

A new canid in Western Europe: how golden jackals are reshaping carnivore ranges

For much of the twentieth century, the golden jackal was regarded as a species of south-eastern Europe, rarely recorded...Lees verder

The human–pet bond: It all depends on how we relate to animals

Parrots languish from boredom in empty cages, and dogs develop separation anxiety when their owners are often away from...Lees verder

Wolven onder druk: hoe monitoring hun toekomst in Europa bepaalt

In heel Europa groeit de wolvenpopulatie, maar ook de weerstand. Tussen de cijfers, de politiek en het publiek debat...Lees verder

Walking your dog in wolf territory: How to reduce the risk of encounters

The wolf has returned to the Low Countries, which is good news for nature. At the same time, the...Lees verder

Flanders bans sale of live animals at weekly markets

From 1 January 2026, the sale of live animals at weekly markets will be banned across Flanders, marking the...Lees verder

Flanders’ horse industry: A billion-euro powerhouse with fragile foundations

Flanders is at the heart of one of Europe’s most successful equestrian industries. The Flemish horse sector generates an...Lees verder

Purring for power: how politicians turn pets into political capital

Not only did Belgium’s prime minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) make headlines this year. So did his cat Maximus....Lees verder

From ports to streets: The spread of organised crime violence in Europe

Across the European Union, police forces and intelligence services are recording a noticeable increase in violence linked to organised...Lees verder

Belgium faces mounting mental health pressures

Belgium’s mental health system is under increasing strain, with a growing number of workers in the justice sector seeking...Lees verder