Prey Relationships

Mexican Grey Wolf Restoration in West Texas

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There is an exciting new movement to restore Mexican grey wolves to the landscape in West Texas.  This initiative is being led by the Texas Lobo Coalition and the El Paso Zoo who are arguing that the ecosystem is unbalanced by the lack of natural predators, leading to disease in native ungulate populations and dominance … Read more

The Relationship between Wolves and Elk: Are wolves decimating the elk population?

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One of the most common arguments in discussions of wolf management is the idea that wolves are decimating the elk population. It’s a logical thought. Wolves eat elk. More wolves must mean less elk. This conclusion has shaped our wildlife management practices as well as our public perception of the wolf. But a lot has … Read more