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Here is what we’ve been reading, watching and writing about over the past week…

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Teton Goats Rebound After Hunts, Gunning

Leaving aside the fact that virtually no so-called “invasive species” has ever been permanently eradicated, why would Teton Park managers want to remove a rare native animal, the Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) - the only genus and species of its kind in the world  - which has been moving around North America's mountains for  1-million years?  The reason is that, because the Mountain Goat withstands domestic sheep diseases better than bighorn sheep,  it is more numerous. And so, to ‘protect’ bighorn from ‘competition’ we must kill Mountain Goats. 

Has anyone considered that these animals, which coevolved over millions of years, are complimentary - not competitive? The belief that sick species are made healthy by killing out the healthy species alongside which they have lived since time immemorial shows the ecological illiteracy, lack of holistic thinking, and hostility to biodiversity, that permeates invasive species ‘biology’.

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Rocky Mountain Goats: The Fearless High Altitude Experts

Witness the awe-inspiring journey of Rocky Mountain Goats, the fearless high-altitude experts, as they navigate treacherous terrains with unmatched agility and determination. These resilient creatures are master climbers, effortlessly traversing steep cliffs and rocky slopes with their unique hoof structure and remarkable balance. From the rugged peaks of the Rockies to the towering cliffs of the Canadian Rockies, Rocky Mountain Goats thrive in some of the harshest environments on Earth.

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An Introduction to Holistic Management

A short introduction to sustainable grazing.

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Some articles we read:

Giant, invasive joro spiders spotted in the Northeast—but they didn’t fly there — National Geographic

Sightings in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have arachnophobes buzzing—but experts say these colorful critters likely hitched a ride.

Farewell to Otis, the King of Fat Bear Week — Outside

Katmai’s famous Fat Bear Week contest is about to celebrate its tenth anniversary—but for the first time, its biggest star is nowhere to be found. We pay tribute to a true champion.

In Montana, a Threatened Swath of Old Growth Fuels a Longstanding Debate — Outside

In Montana’s remote, heavily logged Yaak Valley, an unlikely stand of old growth sits at the center of a debate about what a forest is for—and how best to protect it

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