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Aren't the wolves in Iowa a bad example since that in fact should reduce risk to the general population? I mean, there are studies that predators reduce traffic
by patall 2y ago
Aren't the wolves in Iowa a bad example since that in fact should reduce risk to the general population? I mean, there are studies that predators reduce traffic collisions with deer due to making those more wary, which far outweighs any real danger imposed by wolves themselves. Hence, as always, looking at the whole picture is necessary to get a full view of what is at stake. And popular objection is not a good argument for that at all times.
- cma 2y agoHow many deer collisions or caused accidents are fatal for people? I see an estimate of 150 a year for the whole US. Broken radiator vs eaten by a wolf I can see the objections. There are probably bigger risks from large deer populations, like Lyme disease, but also other ways of reducing deer populations. And are there other ways of spooking them if that's all it takes to make them more wary of automobiles?
- pvaldes 2y agoWolves don't eat 150 people each year, so is a false dichotomy.
- cma 2y agoIf we introduced enough wolves throughout the nation to save all 150 people would that still hold?
- pvaldes 2y agoIf we look at the number of people killed by wolves on Yellowstone since 1970, yes, most probably. The number of people killed by deer since 1970 is bigger by a mile. Data shows that wolves are much more safe than deer for humans.
- pvaldes 2y agoTo put things on context: Around 2.1 million deer-vehicle collisions occur annually on USA Each year, they account for 59,000 human injuries, 440 human deaths and more than $10 billion in economic loses.