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What Big Teeth You Have…
Can you believe this? They want to re-introduce packs of wild wolves to the mountains of Scotland.
I know deer are a huge problem, with the destruction they can cause, but somehow I don’t see wolves as the perfect solution. I know all that about Wolves having a bad press, and how they almost never attack humans, but look at it this way: The boys have been walking with us in the hills & mountains since they were three, often walking ahead a few hundred yards if the path is safe. Now, if a wolf will happily leap on the back of something as big as a deer, a 3 year old is just a tasty little snack really. OK, the wolf would probably regret leaping on Tom, who would end up wearing it as a scarf, but…
Seriously though, I know some of you guys live in areas with some pretty ferocious wild life, but, they’ve always been there. It’s the best part of 300 years since anyone encountered wolves in the UK, and I don’t think I’d fancy one gnawing on my goretex clad behind.
Would you go walking in a forest where wolves are living?
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February 1st, 2007 at 1:15 pm
You know the image of anything chewing on your behind has put me right off my lunch ;op
February 1st, 2007 at 1:36 pm
I’m currently sat in an office in London, so I hope I don’t meet any American werewolves on my way through the tube maze, back to the train station….
February 1st, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Top film!
February 1st, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Haven’t we got big cats in Kirkhill already, what’s a few wolves
February 1st, 2007 at 3:08 pm
I’ll remind you of that when they’re gnawing on your leg…
February 1st, 2007 at 3:15 pm
erk.. I would probably go walking, but I’d carry a big stick, and probably a couple of knives, for good measure.
February 1st, 2007 at 3:19 pm
I usually do anyway…
February 1st, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Don’t wear goretex then.
February 1st, 2007 at 5:45 pm
I have a friend that lives in Idaho, where they have re-introduced wolves, and there is really not much danger from them. They have also been re-introduced into Yellowstone Park, and have thrived. I know they have a negative reputation, but they really are a natural element to keep herds in check. Wolves don’t kill people. People kill people.
February 1st, 2007 at 5:47 pm
There IS apparently wolves around here…some have showed up on the gulf islands..they swim!
But they are very reclusive and rarely seen.
The big danger here is Cougars who HAVE carried of children out for a stroll with their folks.
While I know there are vast tracts of land in Scotland unpopulated…it isn’t THAT vast and so I worry about them coming into too much contact with humans..but have never heard of them attacking one.
With animals like deer they usually track the oldest, injured or sickest.
February 1st, 2007 at 7:51 pm
I’m worried that I look like a sick deer from behind
I sometimes wonder if, when humans have cocked things up, we should just leave it alone. There is very little true wilderness left in Scotland, and the linked report makes you wonder if it’s just a way of setting up a wolf hunting park…
February 1st, 2007 at 8:15 pm
hmm the degree i didnt finish was eclogy so i did something on this. As stated the likelihood of wolves attacking is low. But If the locals really don’t want it, then they shouldn’t do it. As its them that has to deal with the increased eco tourists, who would probably cause more damage!
I would go walking in the forests though, i do love the walking! it might frighten away tourists and i would have the hills to myself!
Also they are thinking of re introducing Beavers, what do you think about that?
February 1st, 2007 at 8:42 pm
I’ve got no problem with beaver Claire.
February 1st, 2007 at 9:35 pm
I bet you haven’t
February 1st, 2007 at 9:36 pm
[whistles innocently]
February 3rd, 2007 at 5:57 am
Hey, what’s that out the window. The Rocky Mountains? So, uh, yeah. Actually, I don’t mind wolves. It’s the grizzly bears that I hate.
As far as Beavers….I just hate those damned teeth!
February 3rd, 2007 at 4:27 pm
Beaver teeth is indeed a scary thought…
Them Grizzlys are a tad persistent if they fancy you as a snack aren’t they?