11-15-2009, 05:23 AM
I looked at those sites and a couple others that I found on a Google search and I can see why there are wolf haters. They showed evidence of the damage the wolves are causing and videos of population increases of wolves vs. declining big game species not only in the USA but also Canada. I watched a video, more like a news story, that showed a chart where collared wolves have been and it is very apparent they are smart, sneaky killing machines. Of course, you can't blame the wolves. They do what they do and they are on top of the food chain and only the strong survive to breed. This in mind I searched through some 'save the wolves' websites thinking I might see the other side of the story. All I could find was videos about how pretty they were and how I could donate to save the wolves. They stated that there was a misconception about wolves but never once did I read or watch anything that would make me think that they were anything less than a majestic top predator. I agree that they are beautiful animals and they have their place in the whole scheme of things but the population has to be controlled.
Wolves should be left to be wolves where they where introduced whether you like them or not. Statements like "the only good wolf is a dead one" or similar is just plain ignorant, they have their place in this world just like you and I. However, after research, I found that wolves outside of their designated boundaries can and will do harm to other native species, specifically big game animals. You can't expect a wild predatory animal to stay within a certain area, I'm sure it's in their genes to spread out and want to take over just like the (fill in the blank [laugh]) without any disregard or reason to feel that they shouldn't. They don't know any better.
Summary of my research: More questions. I agree that wolves are a nuisance outside of there protected areas but how long will it be until there is nothing left for the wolves to feed on in those areas? What would one of these 'wolf lovers' say when a wolf eats their dog? No need to answer that. Is it best to protect a species when it would rather eat you than starve? I wonder how wolf tastes...lol.
I'm still looking into this, I find it very interesting. That and I'm off work right now and have nothing else to do except fish and play Fallout 3.
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Wolves should be left to be wolves where they where introduced whether you like them or not. Statements like "the only good wolf is a dead one" or similar is just plain ignorant, they have their place in this world just like you and I. However, after research, I found that wolves outside of their designated boundaries can and will do harm to other native species, specifically big game animals. You can't expect a wild predatory animal to stay within a certain area, I'm sure it's in their genes to spread out and want to take over just like the (fill in the blank [laugh]) without any disregard or reason to feel that they shouldn't. They don't know any better.
Summary of my research: More questions. I agree that wolves are a nuisance outside of there protected areas but how long will it be until there is nothing left for the wolves to feed on in those areas? What would one of these 'wolf lovers' say when a wolf eats their dog? No need to answer that. Is it best to protect a species when it would rather eat you than starve? I wonder how wolf tastes...lol.
I'm still looking into this, I find it very interesting. That and I'm off work right now and have nothing else to do except fish and play Fallout 3.
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