Colorado hunts for co-existence between people and wolves

The video discusses the reintroduction of wolves to Colorado, highlighting the environmental benefits and the challenges faced by ranchers due to livestock predation. It explores the role of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center in educating the public and promoting coexistence. Legal aspects, such as compensation for livestock losses and restrictions on killing wolves, are also covered. The plan to increase the wolf population and eventually remove them from endangered species lists is outlined.

What is the main conflict arising from the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado?

• Wolves are destroying crops.

• Ranchers are losing livestock to wolf attacks.

• Wolves are causing traffic accidents.

• Wolves are attacking humans.

What significant event regarding wolves occurred in Colorado in the 1940s?

• Wolves were declared a protected species.

• Wolves were eliminated from the landscape.

• Wolves were introduced for the first time.

• Wolves were relocated to other states.

What solution is suggested for protecting livestock from wolves?

• Training livestock to defend themselves.

• Hiring range riders to patrol at night.

• Using night vision cameras.

• Building higher fences.

What is the compensation amount for livestock owners if a wolf kills their animal?

• $5,000 per animal

• $10,000 per animal

• $15,000 per animal

• $20,000 per animal

What is the long-term goal for the wolf population in Colorado?

• To eliminate wolves from Colorado again.

• To relocate wolves to other states.

• To remove wolves from the endangered species list once the population reaches 150.

• To keep the population under 50 wolves.