Posts Tagged: evaluating

Evaluating The Scientific Soundness Of Plans For Harvesting Wolves To Manage Depredations In Michigan

Posted on July 3, 2019

One of the two reasons offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MIDNR) for harvesting wolves is to reduce the number of depredations. The MI-DNR describes its plan for achieving this goal as being geographically targeted. In particular, the … read more

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Evaluating the Principles of Wildlife Conservation: a Case Study of Wolf (Canis lupus) Hunting in Michigan

Posted on July 3, 2019

Details surrounding any particular instance of predator control are varied. Addressing the appropriateness of predator control requires attention to those details. Here, we focus on the case of wolf (Canis lupus) hunting in Michigan. In Michigan, wolves were removed from … read more

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Evaluating the Taxonomic Status of the Mexican Gray Wolf and the Red Wolf

Posted on June 30, 2019

Taxonomy—the scientific study of biological classification—enables scientists to name and group living organisms. However, because species are dynamic and not fixed entities, taxonomic designations are often debated. At any given time, different populations can be in different stages in the … read more

Posted in Genetics | Tagged evaluating, mexican, status, taxonomic

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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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