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When wolves move in, they push smaller carnivores closer to human development – with deadly consequences

  • Written by Calum Cunningham, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Washington
imageSmaller predators steer clear of wolves, but that brings them closer to people – and the dangers humans pose.Star Tribune via Getty Images

Large carnivores like wolves are returning to areas they used to occupy, leading scientists to wonder whether they may once again fulfill important ecological roles. But wolves’ return to the...

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