Climate Change as a Vector for Moose Mortality

The trophy hunting of at-risk grizzly bears is a controversial topic in Canada. It is part of the Canadian cultural inheritance. Hunting grizzly bears are considered to be a legitimate recreational activity in some parts of Canada. They inhabit in the forest and near the costal line. The numbers of bear reached tens of thousands before, but because they are fierce and threatening human beings, they are being hunted and killed. Also, the low mortality rate of grizzly means low population, but they play a critical role as a predator in the ecosystem. The problem is over-hunting and industrialization will cause extinction of this rare species, and lead to disharmony between the government and First Nations. I mainly support the ban of grizzly

This first study helps me answer my question regarding climate changes affect on polar bear reproductive success because it directly addresses the reduction of body size and cub recruitments as a result of sea ice decline, due to climate change. This information provides a correlation between climate change and sea ice decline. By completing the study, a direct correlation between decline in optimal ice habitats and reduction in maternal condition was found based on body weight and size. In addition, they found that maternal condition directly impacts the number and survival of offspring. By combining all the results it is adequate to conclude, according to this study, that climate change is lowering the reproductive success of polar bears by decreasing sea ice; therefore, decreasing maternal condition and leading to reduced reproductive output and juvenile success.

Yet, Shaw concludes, “wild animals increasingly find suburban life in the United States to be attractive.” (Shaw) She explains the suburbs are ideal places for wildlife, citing there are 32 known breeding pairs of bald eagles in Virginia, a species once thought to be on the brink of extinction. She shows the deer population is at an all-time high, with a possible 25 million deer in the United States. She accredits two phenomena to the rise in wild animal populations; including natural reforestation and suburbanization, both of which create a haven for “edge” type wildlife (Shaw).

We once lived in a world lush and plentiful where we enjoyed all the natural resources peacefully. However at the beginning of the industrial revolution more people moved to the cities therefore increasing their dependency load. Fastforward to today and the world has seen a drastic change in the loss of natural resources as well as a number of health related illnesses like asthma. This is mainly due to the effects from carbon pollution, greenhouse gases and global warming. Canada as a country is thought of as environmentally aware and progressive. Actually has many issues regarding this topic and if it is not taken care of it will affect the future of the nation. I care about this topic because it has to

The subspecies was also listed as a highest priority “Species of Special Concern” by the State of California (USFWS, 1998). There are many factors that play into why the Point Arena mountain beaver is classified as endangered. In addition to their low reproductive rate, according to USFWS (1998), the vulnerability of the mountain beaver results from two reasons: 1) few populations with extremely limited distribution; and 2) the number of individual populations are low. Habitat loss and fragmentation is another concern for the Point Arena mountain beaver, any disaster, natural or manmade, has the potential to impact the subspecies (USFWS, 1998). These threats include, elimination or degradation from land development, livestock grazing, transportation and utility corridors, invasion of alien plant species, and timber harvest (USFWS, 1998). Additional threats to the subspecies include, predation by feral animals and household pets, poisoning, human caused disturbances, clumped and fragmented distribution, vulnerability to localized catastrophic events, like fires, storms, landslides, flooding, prolonged drought, and/or disease, and most notably genetic isolation and drift (USFWS,

In the northwest coast of British Columbia, nestled away in the lungs of our globe lives the Kermode Bear (Ursus americanus kermodei). Due to its prevalence in British Columbia’s First Nations oral history, the white-phased black bear is also commonly known as the Spirit Bear (Hedrick & Ritland, 2012). To the Kitasoo and Tsimshian peoples, the bear is a symbol of spiritual powers and is of high cultural significance (Spirit Bear Lodge, 2016). To many researchers and environmentalist, the Kermode bear is a subspecies of the black bear (Ursus americanus) and is the Canadian icon for our coastal temperate rainforest

As hunters across the state venture out into Alaska's forests and tundra in hopes of filling their freezer with moose meat, hunters in the Lower kuskokwim have bit the bullet and hung up their rifles. They are entering the first year of a self-imposed five-year moose-hunting moratorium they hope will significantly improve their moose hunting in the future.“The main stem of the Lower Kuskokwim is one of the few places left in Alaska that has outstanding moose habitat and extremely low numbers of moose,” said Roger Seavoy, the Bethel area biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

The state legislature has favored the ranching industry above ecology and continues to do so. Public polls “conducted by Boise State indicate that the overwhelming majority of Idahoans (nearly 70 percent) support wolf restoration” (Laverty, par. 4) and the legislature is seeking to remedy this by re-educating the public with “a balanced view of the impact of wolves on big game species, those sectors of the economy dependent upon sport hunting, livestock, domestic animals, and humans” (State, 3). Furthermore, the “cost of wolf reintroduction will be presented as a part of any public education program including direct and indirect costs” (State, 3).

Trevor Holliday the Northern Ontario Party leader, states that we have been hearing the same stories from the Ministry for years, we have less people fishing and hunting than ever before, but our moose population continues to decline, and the fishing limits continue to drop, it doesn’t make sense. The only things that seem to have increased in population over the years is our black bears and wolves. If you or I have had this success rate with our employment, we would be looking for another

The introduction of the wolves caused the moose population to decrease. The moose population dropped to approximately 150 when the wolves are present.

While this article addresses various topics and discusses potential solutions, the foundation of these statements lie in the interest of elk and a passion for hunting, thereby exemplifying this organization's immense bias. Furthermore, these article makes no note of the organization authority or credibility, nor do they attempt to provide any validity, thus making this article strictly a statement of opinion.

Sunday can be a slow news days in Muskoka but not when you have Moose in the middle of Gravenhurst

Habitat destruction is one of the most common cause of extinction. The National park became a refuge for many endangered species. On April 1987, an idea was introduced to Canada’s National Wood Bison Recovery Team to initiate a wood bison population in Sakha. The resumption of a large herbivore population, such as the wood bison, aids in enhancing the diversity in the region. “Over the next century, thousands of healthy bison were sent to regions with struggling populations to help restore the species from endangerment” (http://yourcanada.ca, 2011). Elk Island National Park has been the most persuasive corporation in inaugurating bison in the United States, not just Western Canada. They have contributed to growing bison herds all over the world. In 2007, the park reached it’s successful century of protecting and saving species- making Elk Island National Park the leading park in the preservation of saving the bison species. The park has really become a cornerstone in the protection and growth of endangered species.

It is early in the morning; the majestic Elk bugles in the distance. The sun is kissing the tops of the peaks with the most beautiful gold, and painting the clouds rose red. The men and women who enjoy the outdoors whether it is hunting or just hiking help make these types of moments possible. Hunting and the ecosystem is tied closely to conservation of land and animals. The articles of “Hunting and the ecosystem” written by the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department (SDGFP), and “Facts and statistics on wildlife conservation” written by Roger Holmes, director of the Fish and Wildlife, touch on how hunting is important in the environment to keep a good balance in the ecosystem. They also point out how hunters do more than any other

The park has hundreds of species of animals that inhabit the park, including moose, elk, bighorn sheep, cougar, bear,