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...
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.
So what was the political uproar all about and why is the cattle industry heavily backing yet another attempt to slaughter wolves?

And why count wolves within the category of "more than half caused by"

When just dogs and Coyotes total 51.8% = more than 50% ?
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