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We should not be interfering with key-stone species.

• RcouF1uZ4gsC 5y ago
  Humans have been interfering with key-stone species for millenia. Lions used to be relatively common throughout the Middle East, but it seems during the Neo-Assyrian Empire were hunted to extinction. I believe the Romans drove a lot of animal species in North Africa to extension because of the circuses. We need a much more nuanced analysis than just don't interfere with a key-stone species.
  • mceoin 5y ago
    The effect of removing keystone species has been extensively studied, particularly with respect to wolves. Just google "keystone species" and the first result features a case study on grey wolf removal and restoration in Yellowstone: https://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/keystone-species-15786127/ https://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/keystone-s... Wolf impact on livestock is minimal, coverage is overblown, and in most states is investigated and compensated for by state authorities. This is a terrible political move.
  • mgarfias 5y ago
    Don't forget the native north american horses, or mammoths or other megafauna that the native americans hunted to extinction.