Debate Over Whether the Yellowstone Wolves Should Be Removed

There are many reasons as to why gray wolves should be removed from the Yellowstone National Park. Ranchers and farmers are adamant about wolves being removed from the Park because wolves attack their livestock and can easily kill humans. In April 1996, the Nez Pearce pack was released in to the wild, but individuals strayed away and they lost pack unity. This resulted in the wolves killing cattle and sheep and two had to be shot. Local ranchers were even more against the wolves when a year later a local lost 50 sheep. There have also been reports of wolves attacking babies and pets. …