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Published: 02/1/10

Too Many Deer? Call in the Wolves, Scientists Say

By  Traci Watson - AOL News
Too Many Deer? Call in the Wolves, Scientists Say

(Feb. 1) – Scientists are calling for a formidable new cadre of pest exterminators to prowl America's national parks: wolves. A coalition of researchers has proposed trucking wolves into parks and other wild places to curb booming populations of deer and elk, which upset the natural order by mowing down native vegetation. Torsten Silz, AFP / Getty Images Using wolves to keep deer and elk populations in check could "help bring ecosystems back into balance," wildlife biologist David Licht said. The researchers argue that even a small number of wolves living in a small park could do a ...

Published: 02/5/09

Sarah Palin Vs. Ashley Judd on Aerial Hunting

By  David Knowles - Politics Daily
Sarah Palin Vs. Ashley Judd on Aerial Hunting

The animal rights group Defenders of Wildlife has decided to increase the volume on its campaign against the Alaskan sporting pastime that is occasionally practiced by the state's famous governor, Sarah Palin. I speak, of course, of aerial hunting. For those not familiar with the leisure-time activity, aerial hunting requires the use of a small plane or, preferably, a helicopter, which is flown out into remote parts of the wild in search unassuming wolves. When spotted, the aircraft can stalk the prey from up high, chasing them for miles until they reach the point of exhaustion and afford the ...

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