Why killing coyotes might hurt livestock

Last year, the USDA’s Wildlife Services killed 76,859 coyotes, in large part to protect livestock, especially sheep and calves. But killing coyotes may actually make the problem worse, says New Food Economy. “When pack animals such as coyotes, dingoes, and wolves are killed, the social structure of their packs breaks down,” says New Food. “Female… » Read More

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