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British Columbia spent nearly $10m killing wolves; caribou still remain at risk

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 12dShare

British Columbia's ongoing wolf cull initiative aims to support the restoration of caribou populations. Experts contend that habitat destruction, rather than wolf predation, is the primary issue affecting these animals. The provincial government is considering prolonging this contentious ten-year wolf cull for an additional five years, drawing backlash for failing to address habitat degradation. Stakeholder consultations are underway to finalize the decision on extending this program.

First report: As British Columbia mulls continued wolf-killing to save caribou, critics say habitat loss is the real threat — news.mongabay.com, 13d