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Back in the `1800s, there were wolves and Grizzlies and Utes — no fences or cattle. Since then, we have created a culture with cattle and fences everywhere. There’s a long history of ranching, and we’ve taken all the rivers and put fences and cattle on them. Like it or not, this is our history. Of course, they don’t want wolves. I’m worried also. Just remember, our culture relies on cattle and fences — it’s the cowboy way. What’s worse? Tourists who have no clue? Grizzlies were up Trout Creek once — read the book!![]()
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Wolf Predation Improves Moose Herd Health![]()
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Selective pressure results when predators target specific members of the prey group, such as juveniles, older members of the group, and those that are sick from parasite infections and other communicable diseases or noncommunicable genetic disorders.![]()
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Common wisdom dictates that selective pressure benefits the health and reproductive fitness of the herd, though, as the authors of the study point out, precious little evidence for this outcome exists based on empirical data. Their study remedies this problem.![]()
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This study also helps rehabilitate wolves’ image. Many people regard wolves as a nuisance predator and hunt and kill these creatures because they prey on cattle. In fact, in some states, bounties are placed on wolves. Yet, as the MTU study shows, wolves play a vital role in maintaining the health of naturally occurring herds. In fact, when wolf predation is at its zenith, the herds are at their healthiest. This finding should motivate DNRs to reevaluate their strategy to control wolf populations.
Wolf Predation Improves Moose Herd Health
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