FNR 24000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Japanese Mythology, Roman Mythology, Ungulate
10 Oct 2018
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For centuries, humans have struggles with the presence of large carnivores in our environment. Whether right or wrong, such carnivores were seen as competitors carries of disease. Historically, human cultures have had different fundamental views of carnivores. Some native american tribes, especially those that depended on hunting, revered carnivores. Wolves were seen as teachers and guides. In japanese mythology, wolves were worshiped, and farmers left food at their dens in hope that they would protect crops from deer. In roman mythology, a wolf was responsible for the childhood survival of the future founders of. In north america, colonized by europeans had a strong influence on attitudes toward carnivores. Eradication strategies were implemented in the early 1900s. Mainly to prevent the loss of game species that settlers were overexploiting. State and federal agencies offered bounties to predator carcasses-encourage public participation. Large scale reduction in the range of top carnivores in north america.
