The culling of Alaska's bears and wolves — High Country News – Know the West
As the state’s wildlife numbers decline, predators are getting the blame. The true threat is much more complex.
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As the state’s wildlife numbers decline, predators are getting the blame. The true threat is much more complex.
With Alaska's wildlife numbers declining, agencies are blaming—and culling—predators. The true threat is much more complex.
Rather than mitigating rising temperatures, state agencies across the country are finding it easier to blame animal declines on predators.
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With Alaska's caribou herds shrink, agencies are culling predators like bears and wolves. The true threat is much more complex.