Yellowstone's Argumentative Essay On Endangered Species

“The wolf comeback is due to its listing under the Endangered Spices Act, which provided protection from unregulated killing and resulted in increased scientific research along with reintroduction and management programs” (USFW 1). As of May 2011, the U.S. government and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife services have officially removed the gray wolf from the endangered species list calling the recovery, “one of the most remarkable success stories in the history of conservation.” “There are an estimated 7000 to 11,200 gray wolves in Alaska, 3,700 in the Great Lakes region and 1,675 in the Northern Rockies” (Defenders of Wildlife 1). The gray wolf is no longer on the endangered species list because the numbers have risen so dramatically. Hunting should be allowed, as there is no solid evidence that allowing hunting to be un-ethical.
Not allowing wolf hunting in areas where wolf’s populations have increased could become harmful for livestock. The gray wolf could be forced to prey on livestock as they adapt their diet because the wolf has eaten all their natural prey. “ Gray wolf populations fluctuate with food availability, strife within packs, and disease” ( USFW 1) “This is especially true in Yellowstone where there is a large animal population to feed on, also by monitoring and limiting the
The recovery plan was put into effect to make sure all the steps are being taken, before taking the gray wolf off the endangered species list. “With this consistent expansion in numbers and range, the gray wolf population is healthy and recovered in the western Great Lakes region” (USFW 1). The decision to remove an animal from the endangerment list is when the species has reached a certain percentage of the population. When the species are taken off, then the government funding can be used to help other animals in greater danger.