big predators and sustainable nova scotia

mitch read me a report about a cougar attack on a young girl on Vancouver island recently, it prompted concern, how to preserve the big cats and other predators, when their contact with humans is often so gruesome and inspires loathing rather than sympathy. they need a really large area of land and abundant prey and in most cases would prefer not to come in contact with humans at all. the question gnaws at me.

here's a picture of a wolf in a cage on an island in stockholm city harbour

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i reconnected with this wiki recently, and found some great info on what is happening locally:

http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/sustainable_nova_scotia
/sustainable_nova_scotia

>laura