Back on my kick.
September 26th, 2007
YouTube kick, that is. I just got this from the NRDC, regarding wolves.
Before you watch the video, a quick story about wolves. Gear Queen and I learned this from a ranger named Joe, who is stationed at Union Pass, near Pinedale WY. Joe shares the Union Pass area with a lone cowboy who runs cattle up and down through there. Occasionally, they collaborate on the griz and the wolves who come by and take out a head or two from time to time (or eat a head or two, but that’s a different story.)
Turns out, the wolves are smart, and the bears not so much. Take out one wolf, and the entire pack will get the message and move off. Take down a bear, and one will step up to replace it. Smart as they are, looks like they need a little help! Though, I do realize it’s a complex issue.
- P
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1. Miri | September 27th, 2007 at 7:12 am
The wolves are very smart! As top predators, their populations stay in sync with that of their prey. They help cull sick and weak ungulates (such as deer,) keeping the populations healthy. It’s impossible to have a top predator population problem, because their populations will shift appropriately with available food source. Thus, not only is it unneccessary to shoot them from helicopters, it’s a terrible waste of time, money, and gas.
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