Wild Horse Roundup Sparks Outcry Over Method, Motive
#WildHorses #ConservationDebateFederal land managers plan to remove over 14,000 wild horses via helicopter roundups this summer, citing drought and wildfire threats. Animal rights advocates protest, urging more humane solutions like fertility control instead of the controversial gathers. read more
Catalina Deer Cull Approved to Save Native Ecosystem
#WildlifeManagement #ConservationDebateCalifornia plans to eradicate non-native mule deer from Santa Catalina Island to protect biodiversity. The five-year extermination, using shooters and helicopters, faces opposition from residents who view the deer as iconic. The meat will aid conservation programs. read more