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The main conflict is the same as it ever was. Many farmers hate them because wolves kill livestock. Though, perhaps we can more easily afford the losses now. I
by slavik81 11y ago
The main conflict is the same as it ever was. Many farmers hate them because wolves kill livestock. Though, perhaps we can more easily afford the losses now.
I found The Economist's 2012 special on the reintroduction of the wolf to be quite informative:
http://www.economist.com/news/christmas/21568656-after-millennia-spent-exterminating-them-humanity-protecting-wolves-numbers-have-risen http://www.economist.com/news/christmas/21568656-after-mille...
- JulianMorrison 11y agoThis is one reason why lynx are often suggested as a first big predator to reintroduce. They keep to forests, while sheep graze on open ground. Sheep can be protected with fences (keeping them from spreading too thin), livestock guardian dogs, and active shepherding. Farmers just resent the effort.