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wildlifeenvironment1 year ago

"Colorado Officials Confirm First Wolf Attack on Livestock Since Reintroduction"

A calf was killed in Colorado in the first confirmed gray wolf depredation since the animals' reintroduction in December. The attack, which occurred in Grand County, has reignited concerns among ranchers about the risks wolves pose to livestock. Colorado's controversial wolf reintroduction plan, which aims to release up to 50 wolves captured from Oregon, has faced opposition from farmers and ranchers who fear the impact on wildlife and livestock.

wildlifeenvironment1 year ago

"Tiger Rampage: World's Largest Cats Attack Humans and Dogs in Russia"

Tigers in Russia, saved from extinction by Vladimir Putin, have been involved in a series of attacks on humans and dogs, with two people killed and several injured. The population of endangered Amur tigers has risen to over 750 in the wild, posing a threat to villagers. The attacks are attributed to habitat destruction, poaching, and a decline in the tiger's natural prey. Wildlife experts suggest that the destruction of the tiger's habitats, excessive hunting of their prey, and disease have contributed to the increased attacks.

wildlifeenvironment2 years ago

"Colorado Parks and Wildlife Unveils Monthly Wolf Movement Map"

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released a map showing the locations of 12 collared wolves in Colorado, with the wolves ranging in drainages in several counties. Lawmakers grilled wildlife officials about the reintroduction of wolves from Oregon, expressing concerns about trust, collaboration, and addressing mental health problems for impacted communities. The agency is working to repair relationships and define chronic depredation, while also aiming to rebuild trust with communities impacted by the reintroduction. The wolves are being tracked through collars and the agency is taking a pause to review its reintroduction work and focus on avoiding conflicts with livestock.