Nine wolves, three griffon vultures and two ravens were found poisoned in Italy, probably at the hands of "culturally medieval" farmers, a national park said on Thursday.
The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise park, one of Italy's most famous, said that within one week a pack of wolves living in the Olmo de Bobbi area just beyond its boundary had been decimated.
Though police were still investigating and tests were due, it appeared poisoned bait had been left for the animals, the park said in a passionate statement.
