Humans and Animal Extinction

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Over a century ago, humans fought animals for dominance of the landscape and we regrettably won, now they’re in need of our protection. The Government and Organizations have come to the rescue of wildlife species all across the U.S. Their main goal is to protect wildlife species from over harvesting and also their loss of habitat due to industrial and residential development. The beauty and curiosity of wildlife captivates all of us for different reasons. For certain species, they are the link to our existence Animals are not being hunted into extinction because the government is protecting certain wildlife areas and are controlling the animal populations within those certain areas. While increasing a wildlife species population and removing from the endangered species list, a predator such as the gray wolf, is sure to be seen as a success to some and a threat to others.
Juliet Eilperin’s informative article “Once Nearly Extinct, Wolves Now Fair Game” explains that when they brought the wolves population back, protester are happy that the wolf population has thrived, but hunters and ranchers see a threat to other wildlife and cattle. He added that many of his fellow hunters exaggerate wolves' impact on both livestock wild game and the aspen trees. The aspens have declined by more than 75 percent causing others affects such as cooler streams and more vibrant animal populations. As many activists thought that hunting the gray wolves’ would again drive their population down, this would not be the case. “Montana's wolf population actually rose 15 percent after last year's hunting season, to a total of at least 650, prompting the state to allow unlimited hunting of wolves between Sept. 1 and Feb. 28. It also has allowed trapping for t...

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...harvesting and also their loss of habitat due to industrial and residential development.

Works Cited

Eilperin, Juliet. "Once Nearly Extinct, Wolves Now Fair Game." Washington Post 17 Sept. 2012, sec. A: 1+. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 22 Jan. 2014.
Gibson, J. William. "The New War on Wolves." Los Angeles Times 8 Dec. 2011, sec. A: 25. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 24 Jan. 2014.
Ives, Mike. "Rhino Horn Craze Threatens Species." Los Angeles Times 8 Apr. 2012, sec. A: 3. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 22 Jan. 2014.
Jonsson, Patrik. "Open Season: Will Rebounding Wyoming Wolves Thrive without U.S. Protection." Christian Science Monitor 1 Sept. 2012: n. pag. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 22 Jan. 2014.
Mertens, Richard. "Wolf Hunting Returns to Wisconsin: But How Humane Will It Be?" Christian Science Monitor 14 Oct. 2012: n. pag. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 22 Jan. 2014.

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