There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
10-01-2014, 10:04 PM( This post was last modified: 10-01-2014, 10:04 PM by Pckts )
(10-01-2014, 09:46 AM)'GuateGojira' Wrote: I am agree with you Peter, personality and health state of animals also influence in the sedation.
About the cases posted here by Pckts, these are EXCEPTIONS, not the rule. Again, those news from the web are always sensationalists and focus more in the tragedy and ignore the GREAT advantages of the studies developed. Just because ONE cougar died in a sample of 20, this doesn't mean that radiocollars are bad. Again, to say that radiocollaring is bad is just a product of paranoia, just that. Sadly, when in all world, animals are still captured, just the crazy dudes of India don't allow that. At some point, that attitude is hypocrite, because like the case of Dr Chundawat, rangers ignore and attack scientists until the truth slap them in the face, yes DON'T FORGET PANNA PEOPLE!!!
"paranoia"
That is not paranoia, these are proven, actually happened and for no reason. You tried to agree with Richardli that sedation or collaring was minimal risk, yet there are tons of examples to prove that it is huge risks. For all species, Lions, leopards, Jags, Pumas, tigers, Rhinos, Elephant, Seal, Clouded Leopard, etc...
What are these animals lives worth to you?
You say you love them, yet you are willing to have a few die as long as most survive. What about the amount of stress they have placed on them, what about the attitude change they have towards human beings, what about the example it sets for humans in the future?
Have a little foresight here, saving these animals doesn't come from knowing how large they are, it comes from protecting their habitat and stopping the unnecessary killing of them.
Eyes on or hands on? A discussion of human interference
