Posts Tagged: animals

An Update on Fatalities Due to Venomous and Nonvenomous Animals in the United States (2008–2015)

Posted on July 2, 2019

Injuries, maiming, and fatalities from animal encounters remain an important public health issue in the United States. Humans can be harmed by animals through bites, stings, strikes, crushing, or contact. These animal-related injuries result in considerable morbidity and financial loss; … read more

Posted in Human Safety | Tagged animals, fatalities, nonvenomous, states, united, update, venomous

Changes In Attitudes Toward Animals In The Us From 1978-2014

Posted on June 30, 2019

More than three decades ago, Stephen Kellert surveyed N3000 Americans to gain a better understanding of their attitudes toward wildlife. We used a web-based questionnaire to survey a nationally representative sample of 1287 U.S. residents, replicating 26 single-item measures of … read more

Posted in Human Dimensions | Tagged animals, attitudes, changes, toward

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

Posted in Front Page News, News | Tagged animals, charismatic, extinction, paradoxical

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Wisconsin research indicates hunting, trapping has little impact on coyote populationstinyurl.com/28upbrtzCoyotes are doing well in Wisconsin and throughout their range across the Continental U.S. and Canada. Despite liberal regulations, hunting and trapping don’t have any significant impact on coyote numbers.Wolfwatcher note: So that means that those who hunt or trap coyotes are only doing it for "fun". ... See MoreSee Less

Wisconsin research indicates hunting, trapping has little impact on coyote populations - Outdoor News

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Their reproductive ability, combined with their ability to eat a variety of foods, is what allows coyotes to be so abundant, despite high hunting pressure.

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Isle Royale Wolf and Moose Populations in a Delicate Balancetinyurl.com/bdhvdrheThe dynamics between the wolves and moose on Isle Royale are a compelling example of predator-prey relationships in a relatively isolated ecosystem. As the primary predator on the island, wolves exert significant pressure on the moose population, with predation now being the leading cause of moose mortality.This marks a shift from recent years when malnutrition played a more prominent role in moose deaths. The balance between these two species is delicate—while wolves rely on the moose as their main food source, their predation also helps regulate the moose population, preventing overbrowsing of vegetation and maintaining the health of the island’s ecosystem.However, the continued decline in moose numbers raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of this relationship, especially as climate change and other environmental factors continue to impact both species.The report also underscores the growing impact of climate change on ecological research. The unusually warm winter, with temperatures frequently above freezing, created unprecedented challenges for the research team.The lack of stable ice on the island’s lakes made it difficult for the survey plane to operate, forcing the researchers to cut short their fieldwork. This is the first time in 65 years that such a decision had to be made, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the changing climate and its direct impact on scientific studies.The impact of climate change on this delicate balance is evident, making continued research and public involvement more critical than ever. ... See MoreSee Less

Isle Royale Wolf and Moose Populations in a Delicate Balance - The Sun Times News

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Photo: A moose calf during a previous season at Isle Royale National Park. Photo: Sarah Hoy The latest report ... Read more

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