
Ep. 518: Trapping Lynx on the Home Range
The MeatEater Podcast
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Controversy and Conservation Efforts of Barred Owls
The chapter discusses the controversy surrounding the shooting of half a million barred owls in the Pacific Northwest to protect native species. It explores the definition of an invasive species and the impact of human activities on the habitat and ecology of different species, particularly the decline of northern spotted owls. The conversation also delves into the competition between barred owls and spotted owls, efforts to control the barred owl population, and plans for their eradication over 30 years.
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