The new pack, identified by the name Lenzer-Horn, joins nine other packs in the canton, consisting of around 94 individual wolves.
Two other packs have also been spotted near to Italy but spend most of their time in the neighbouring country and only occasionally roam over the border.
Some 20 packs with around 180 wolves live across Switzerland and are a protected species. Wildlife observers estimate that Switzerland will have 50 packs and a total of 350 wolves by 2025.
The growing number of wolves brings them into conflict with people more often.
Last year, an estimated 1,000 livestock were fatally attacked by wolves. Graubünden saw 517 farm animals killed by wolves – twice as many as in 2021.
The Beverin pack has been identified as being the most problematic. Culling individual members of the pack appears not to have changed its aggressive hunting behaviour.
The canton’s parliament has voted to destroy the entire Beverin pack but this policy would likely put the canton on a collision course with the federal authorities that are responsible for conserving and managing wolves.
More
More
When it’s legal to shoot the wrong wolf
This content was published on
With the Swiss wolf population poised to reach 350 by 2025, the authorities are making it easier to kill them.
Is reforming the Swiss pension system still possible, and if so, how?
Solutions still need to be found to meet the challenge of an ageing population and to improve the pensions of low-paid workers, the majority of whom are women.
New European space tech centre in Switzerland launches its first project
This content was published on
The European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI), launched in collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), is to be located in the immediate vicinity of the PSI in northern Switzerland.
Swiss Federal Railways launches campaign for safety on public transport
This content was published on
The Swiss Federal Railways is launching a campaign for greater respect and safety on public transport, with posters to go up in stations and on trains starting next week.
Swiss scientists to use AI for improved weather and climate forecasts
This content was published on
MeteoSwiss and the Swiss Data Science Center have signed a four-year agreement to make greater use of AI in meteorology and climatology going forward.
This content was published on
Prices of owner-occupied homes rose in the third quarter of 2024 by 0.5%, with inflation affecting both apartments and single-family houses, says the Federal Statistical Office.
This content was published on
The honey harvest is projected to be lower than usual this year, as Swiss beekeepers report harvesting an average of just 16kg of honey per bee colony.
More young refugees in Switzerland following vocational training
This content was published on
More than half of young refugees and temporarily admitted persons between the ages of 16 and 25 are now in training. This is significantly more than five years ago.
One in five Swiss children suffers psychological abuse at home
This content was published on
In Switzerland, one in five children suffers psychological violence, and one in three has witnessed psychological violence between parents, says the association Kinderschutz Schweiz.
Swiss government minister breaks silence over Trump remarks controversy
This content was published on
Transport Minister Albert Rösti explained himself in a television interview on Sunday evening, after being called out for expressing support for Donald Trump.
Swiss Covid expert calls for caution on vaccination recommendations
This content was published on
The head of the vaccination commission would be “even more cautious today” when it comes to Covid-19 vaccination recommendations.
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.