This essay appears to be a complement to the one today on grizzlies in the Montana grasslands. Here, I take an opposite view. I support the wolves and oppose the ranchers. Unlike grizzlies, the Mexican Gray wolves are a truly endangered species. Unlike grizzlies the grey wolves have never been known to attack much less eat humans. Unlike grizzlies, wolves are social animals, keep their distance from humans and do not cannibalize their own young. An altogether admirable species and one we can easily co-exist with.While the wolves are of no economic benefit to the Arizona/New Mexico regions, we take the view that a species need not be of such benefit for us to have an interest in preserving its survival.
Great piece, Greta
Thank you! That means a ton coming from you. :)
This essay appears to be a complement to the one today on grizzlies in the Montana grasslands. Here, I take an opposite view. I support the wolves and oppose the ranchers. Unlike grizzlies, the Mexican Gray wolves are a truly endangered species. Unlike grizzlies the grey wolves have never been known to attack much less eat humans. Unlike grizzlies, wolves are social animals, keep their distance from humans and do not cannibalize their own young. An altogether admirable species and one we can easily co-exist with.While the wolves are of no economic benefit to the Arizona/New Mexico regions, we take the view that a species need not be of such benefit for us to have an interest in preserving its survival.