Man Bites Dog Stories

Wolves Stress Humans; Humans Stress Wolves


By Matt Singer, 5-25-05

Montana wildlife officials reported that a rancher near Missoula legally killed a wolf that was threatening his livestock. The rancher perceived the wolf as a threat to his livelihood.

In an unrelated incident, Grant Teton National Park officials had to close an area of the park to protect a pack of wolves denning. The officials noted that humans are considered especially threatening to wolf pups.



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