Today in Wildlife Mismanagement
The science is in
Wolves are essential.
When wolves were reintroduced in Yellowstone, the positive effects were astounding. Virtually every element of the environment benefited from the apex predators return. https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2021/04/idaho-lawmakers-want-to-kill-up-to-90-of-wolves-in-state.html">https://www.cleveland.com/nation/20...
The science is in
Wolves are essential.
When wolves were reintroduced in Yellowstone, the positive effects were astounding. Virtually every element of the environment benefited from the apex predators return. https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2021/04/idaho-lawmakers-want-to-kill-up-to-90-of-wolves-in-state.html">https://www.cleveland.com/nation/20...
As wolf populations grew in the park, packs began to pop up in surrounding states, and in every state the wolves went; Elk populations increased.
An older sick animal with a compromised digestive system eats more. Removing the infirm, makes room for about 1.4 healthy ones.
An older sick animal with a compromised digestive system eats more. Removing the infirm, makes room for about 1.4 healthy ones.