Hey! I'm interested in learning more about animal science and animal advocacy! I'm particular interested in learning about wild vs. domestic animals! #UCanimals
I found this really interesting article "Wolves and the Balance of Nature in the Rockies" by The Smithsonian Magazine(https://t.co/znxSIJtoJo…)about the relocation of wolves to Yellowstone to repopulate the park's once flourishing population, but not everyone is on the same page
I learned how to conduct academic reserach, as well as sorting out what sources as most reputable, such as college sources, google scholar sources, and government sources. #WhatIlearnedinWR60
I learned about the conflicts wolves and humans face, especially farmers in terms of their cattle protection. However, I also learned that these concerns are largely unfounded, with wolves killing a small percent of livestock, and wolf hunting making livestock #WhatIlearnedinWR60
I learned how to review peer materials, and edit them in a helpful and constructive manner. This also taught me how to improve my own work be reviewing others' examples. I will use my stronger peer review skills in the future when editing other's work. #WhatIlearnedinWR60
I learned about how wolves impact the entire ecosystem when they come back to their historic lands. They give plants a chance to revive when they are less trampled by elks, and bring back beavers who use these plants, leading to healthier streams. #WhatIlearnedinWR60
Writing 60 taught me to write more persuasively, using evidence to back up my views. I learned how to combat opposing views, all while in the contact of advocacy, which I will use going forward in how I view advocating for other things I believe in #WhatIlearnedinWR60
@Dereklzs888 Great tip! I like how easy this is to follow. We can all take part on this! I wonder what we can do specifically about trash cans. Should we put them in our garages, or just secure them with ties or locks?
@tiffanynguyenUC I love you you gave us a tip we can all take part in! The big solutions are great but the individual can do less about it. I also love your infographic! It helped me understand the issue, and connect climate change back to penguins!
@VinayRaja_UC I love this idea! I made a similar post about how negatives around wolf reintroductions tend to be highlighted disproportionally. Great post!
One counter argument against the problem of wolf habitat loss could be that countless species have lost their habitat as urbanization, pollution, and climate change have decreased their habitat. Giant pandas, Tigers, Whales & dolphins, and Asian elephants have all ... #UCAnimals
One counter argument against the solution to wolf habitat loss of increased wolf reintroduction programs is that increased wolf reintroduction programs can lead to more livestock attacks. #UCAnimals https://t.co/nmaXlS6cus
Another solution to wolf habitat loss is more wolf reintroduction programs, which have been widely successful in restoring ecosytem balance, and increasing wolf habitat range! #UCAnimals
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Increased positive media representation of wolves would lead to more awareness about wolves and more support for programs to protect wolves and their habitats.
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One solution to wolf habitat loss is to increase positive representations of wolves in the media, as the media tends to highlight criticisms against wolves, such as attacks against livestock, even though the reality of such concerns are extremely rare and preventable. #UCAnimals