Monday, September 08, 2003

Ranchers, CBD debate wolf removal

Traps have been set in western New Mexico to remove at least one Mexican Gray Wolf.
Rancher Fred Galley said three calves were injured and two cows were killed because wolves have been stalking his cattle over the last seven weeks. One of the cattle was weakened by wolves and killed by a bear, but injuries caused by wolves made the cow easy prey for the bear, Galley said.
He owns Rainy Mesa Ranch and his cattle graze in the Gila National Forest.
Michael Robinson of the Center for Biological Diversity said there was no proof that wolves had been a factor in the injuries...

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