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What is an Endangered Species?

Posted on January 29, 2020

The query “What is an endangered species?” is quickly transformed into a far tougher question: How much loss should a species endure before we agree that the species deserves special protections and concerted effort for its betterment? Judgments about acceptable … read more

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Petition to Maintain Protections for Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) in the Lower 48 States as Endangered or Threatened “Distinct Population Segments” Under the Endangered Species Act

Posted on December 29, 2018

Photo Credit: Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife Image of 72lb Female Minam Pack The Center for Biological Diversity and the Humane Society of the United States petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to maintain protection for gray wolves under the Endangered … read more

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Most Americans support Endangered Species Act despite increasing efforts to curtail it

Posted on August 5, 2018

Political and business interests don’t appear to align with public’s view, study finds. read more

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The paradoxical extinction of the most charismatic animals

Posted on April 30, 2018

An international study suggests that the popularity of tigers, lions, polar bears, wolves and others may actually contribute to the species’ downfall, in part because many people believe their iconic stature guarantees their survival. read more

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Coyote Control Based on Scientific House of Cards

Posted on December 28, 2017

Complaint Seeks to End Federal Reliance on Flawed 42-Year-Old Study / Dec 20, 2017 Washington, DC — Federal strategy and funding for coyote control efforts are all rooted in one inaccurate, speculative, and outmoded 1975 study, according to a complaint filed … read more

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Michigan Tech Professor John Vucetich testifies before Senate Committee

Posted on July 31, 2017

S. 1514 would weaken Endangered Species Act, strip wolves of protection By Michele Bourdieu (Originally posted at keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2017/07/michigan-tech-professor-john-vucetich.html on keweenawnow.blogspot.com) HOUGHTON — John Vucetich — Michigan Tech professor in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science and co-director, with Michigan … read more

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Wolves and Humans: How can we reduce conflict?tinyurl.com/49e4nnjdRecent science estimates show that the wolf population in Europe is approximately 12,000. What’s important to note here is that with increases in wolf populations, there will also be a rise in concern from people who are anti wolf. Juraj Lukac believes the “hype about wolves is just fake” however “wolves do pose a threat to livestock”, an unfortunate reality political parties sometimes exploit. It’s with this in mind that scientists, wolf-advocates, political figures, and ranchers need to ask themselves “how can we reduce conflict” and build a community that promotes coexistence? Creating solutions everyone will support is not easy. But there are solutions! Plenty of non-lethal methods have been proven to decrease predation on livestock. For example, the Cheetah Conservation Fund has been utilizing Guardian Dogs as a way to help Nambian farmers keep their livestock safe from predation. Percentage wise, predation rates have dropped by over 80%! As a species with the ability to manipulate the world around us, we have to be conscientious of the effects our actions have on the environment. As estimated by the World Wildlife Fund “60% of global biodiversity loss” is caused by the meat-industry. Take a look at the bigger picture this article describes. And to emphasize where our focus should be; “How can we reduce conflict?” ... See MoreSee Less

Wolves and humans: How can we reduce conflict?

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Two wolves. (Image: Wolf Conservation Center)As in other European countries, tensions have been growing in Slovakia over the return of wolves and an alleged increase in livestock attacks. Wild wolves in Europe ...

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Wolfwatcher

16 hours ago

Wolf woes: How politics and lawsuits are shaping management of the speciesbit.ly/3F555lnMontana’s wolf hunting season is in full swing with trapping season set to begin soon, but a recent state judge’s order has put a temporary halt to some regulations and an upcoming hearing could have major implications on the remainder of the season.Republicans in the 2021 the Montana Legislature passed a number of laws aimed at reducing Montana’s wolf population, which pushed the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt some of the most aggressive regulations since delisting. Contentious hearings, intense media attention and lawsuits have largely defined the conversation since.On this episode, Tom Kuglin with the Montana State News Bureau talks about a debate over wolves in the state that has remained at a fever pitch for nearly two years now.This is a podcast:Photo: Deby Dixon ... See MoreSee Less

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