Gray Wolves and Federal Protection
The U.S. House voted to end federal protection for gray wolves, sparking debate between hunters and conservationists on the wolves' future.
Key Points
- U.S. House voted to end federal protection for gray wolves.
- Debate between hunters, farmers, conservationists, and politicians on the wolves' status.
- Republicans celebrate the removal of protections as a conservation milestone.
Pros
- Hunters and farmers argue that the wolf population is stable and want to legally kill the animals.
- Republicans view the removal of protections as a conservation success.
Cons
- Conservationists insist that the population remains fragile after near-extinction in the past.
- Democrats argue that wolves still need protection to prevent them from being pushed to near extinction again.