There is interesting news that the European populations of bear, lynx,wolf and wolverine are apparently increasing that limited area of the continent outside Belarus, Russia and Ukraine in spite of the fears that such persecuted animals would inevitably be driven to extinction by the burgeoning human population there (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/dec/18/brown-bears-wolves-and-lynx-numbers-rising-in-europe). Even more remarkably, the majority of these animals live outside nature reserves. All these large Mammalian predators have extremely large home ranges, which makes these findings even more remarkable. It seems that changing human attitudes have played a role.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Friday 19 December 2014
Humans are Not the Only Meat-Eaters in Europe
There is interesting news that the European populations of bear, lynx,wolf and wolverine are apparently increasing that limited area of the continent outside Belarus, Russia and Ukraine in spite of the fears that such persecuted animals would inevitably be driven to extinction by the burgeoning human population there (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/dec/18/brown-bears-wolves-and-lynx-numbers-rising-in-europe). Even more remarkably, the majority of these animals live outside nature reserves. All these large Mammalian predators have extremely large home ranges, which makes these findings even more remarkable. It seems that changing human attitudes have played a role.
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