# Wild boar and deer in Netherlands adapt instinctively to wolves

In the Netherlands, wild boar and deer are reportedly becoming less tame and adjusting their behavior in response to wolves. The observations suggest native prey species can quickly learn to respond to returning predators. This matters for conservation and human-wildlife coexistence as wolves recolonize Dutch landscapes.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://nos.nl/video/2635315-wildcamera-s-tonen-hoe-zwijnen-en-herten-zich-aanpassen-aan-de-wolf) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:08:16 +0000