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Big Wildlife Presses Lawmakers to Halt Killing of Cougars, Other Carnivores |
Posted on 2008-09-15 |
At a recent hearing before Oregon lawmakers, Big Wildlife urged officials to immediately halt the state's plan to kill as many as 2,000 cougar across the state. We also called for a complete ban on trophy hunting of cougars in Oregon. Citing a growing body of science, Big Wildlife testified that aggressive lethal control, along with liberalized hunting of cougars, has disrupted the state's cougar population and may actually be increasing conflicts with the big cats. Go to our newsroom page to read more. |
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Ecological Importance of Carnivores
Keystone carnivore species play a vital role in maintaining ecology integrity and preserving species diversity by regulating prey species, influencing behavior of other predators and prey, and exerting a top-down influence on natural systems. The disappearance of keystone species triggers the loss of other species and the intricate connections among the remaining residents begin to unravel.
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