Wolf and bear More about politics, economics and psychology, than ecology. And what do we really know about their prospective ecology in Britain? Peter Taylor, Ethos
Wolf and bear Ecological * Food and size of territory * Genetic stability of small isolated populations Political, economic and psychological * Public risk and perceptions * Disease risks to humans and stock * Economic damage * Animal welfare issues * Wolf-dog issues
Wolf and bear
Distribution of the Wolf in Western Europe
Wolf and bear Bear: 80% vegetarian, needs large ecologically rich territory. Wolf: 100% carnivorous, needs protecting from people!
Wolf and bear Western Highlands Only potential wolf and bear habitat
Wolf and bear The Glen Affric Core Area proposed by Trees for life
Wolf and bear Temperate Forest Ghost Herbivores
Wolf and bear The Exmoor Panthers: black leopards and pumas at large