MYTH: Wolves are "vicious killing machines" with no purpose.
FACT: Like any top predator, wolves play an enormously important role in their ecosystems.[1]
MYTH: Wolves are very dangerous and commonly attack people.
FACT: Wolf attacks are among the rarest of all large mammal attacks on humans. In fact, a person in wolf country has a greater chance of being hit by lightning, dying of a bee sting, or being killed in a collision with a deer than being injured by a wolf. [2]
MYTH: Wolves devastate elk herds, leaving hunters with fewer elk to kill
FACT: Elk and deer populations have not been wiped out by wolves. For example, in Idaho, data show that in 2005 (the most recent year we have stats for) hunter harvest numbers were higher than in some years before the wolf even arrived in the state. [3]
MYTH: Ranchers are not reimbursed for their losses to wolves.
FACT: Most livestock owners who can prove that wolves caused the loss of their stock seek and receive compensation for their losses. [4]
MYTH: Wolves are causing serious economic harm to local communities.FACT: Wolves in Yellowstone have attracted more than $35 million annually to local economies. [5]
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7 comments:
I have a dog that is part wolf.
One of the most cuddly creatures ever!
How are you anon616? =]
*HUG*
OMG
first comment ever
i am so happy you moved into your own home. your a bluey now.
how does it feel
xx
bloody 007. you were so close to getting a divorce there you ho.
i wanted to be her first.
616 looks like you will have a fight in your house tonight.
Welcome to blogland proper 616.
Nice house you got here.
Congrats Anon616. Good job!
I love wolves. I'll tell you why another day.
Hello hello anon616. Yay you got your own house now. Awesome!
I hope you're doing well. By the way, that wolf avatar is beautiful. Take care. XOXO
BC
Hello Paperheartxx, Fimble Star, MissT, Jenn, BC and thank you all for the warm welcome!!!
I'm still trying to figure out how this place works. Which is why I'm a little late in responding *blushes* Sorry!
I'll figure it out sooner or later
;-)
How are you all today? I hope everyone is well and far more advanced in the Christmas preparations than I am......I'M SO LATE this year!!!
Paperheartxx: I had a wolf girl too. She was the most loving, loyal, protective creature ever. Although, I did have to keep her seperated from my other females.
I miss my big girl so much.......
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