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This is Not the Way
In Yellowstone, a hiker
Was killed by a mother bear
Now the officials want
To euthanize the bear and her cubs
Revenge killing is not the answer
While humans should be protected
So must wildlife
Our predators are already at risk
A solution must be found
That does not involve the death
Of the mother bear
Or her innocent cubs
~Shayla~
This is a link to a petition to Yellowstone officials to spare the life of the bear and her cubs.
Every time I read of an animal being murdered because they acted like they are supposed to against human trespass, I want to scream. It's not fair. And we do, indeed, need to find a different way.
ReplyDeleteExactly. The death of the hiker is unfortunate, but the mother bear believed him to be a threat to her cubs, so she acted to protect them. It's my understanding that the hiker went off the approved trails. This doesn't mean that he "deserved" to die, but it does mean that he made an error in judgment which cost him his life. It shouldn't cost the bears their lives as well.
DeletePeople tend to think that wild animals are there for our entertainment. They're not. In a situation like this, we're going into their territory and need to be aware of the possible consequences.
Indeed.. Revenge can never solve anything. If it's just normal bear behavior there should be no act like that.
ReplyDeleteI certainly agree.
DeleteThank you for visiting, on behalf of Shayla.
Too many people see nature as benign and soft. That is not nature's way. It is called wild for a reason. I was appalled on a visit to Yellowstone to see parent's letting their children get close to a herd of elk. Nature is beautiful but not usually cuddly.
ReplyDeleteExactly. I've seen people doing things in regards to wildlife that make me want to scream. Some people think the entire world exists only to entertain them.
DeleteThanks for visiting, on behalf of Shayla.
I don't think it's revenge, I think they have to show they are making a popular trail safe for hikers, but still, I'm signing the petition. They could simply dart and move the bears to a better part of the park.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if Shayla was being hyperbolic with the revenge line. I'll have to let her answer for herself when she gets back around this way. In any case, they're going about things wrong.
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I'm on my way to the petition!
ReplyDeleteI've been there myself. :-)
DeleteThanks for stopping by, on behalf of Shayla.
humans make folly and bears pay the price...sigh...are we humane?...
ReplyDeleteNot enough of us are, I fear. Some of us try.
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We humans seem to forget, they were here first. :o(
ReplyDeleteWe often do. The other creatures of the Earth certainly pay the price for our folly.
DeleteThank you for visiting, on behalf of Shayla.
We intrude on wildlife and then want them removed from their habitat.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sad thing and it creates such imbalance. There are places where people really weren't meant to intrude, but we insist on doing so.
DeleteThanks for visiting, on behalf of Shayla.
May it be found!
ReplyDeleteIndeed--the sooner the better.
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When will people stop reaching for the lazy answers? The momma bear was just doing what momma bears do. Of course education, for both the visitors to the park and those who manage it would go a long way, but no, it's just easier not to think. *sigh*
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