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Cougars are ambushing and killing wolves—and no one knows why (www.nationalgeographic.com)

submitted 1 year ago by uphillbothways@kbin.social to c/greenspace

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These rare kills in Washington State have biologists searching for answers. “Everyone always assumes wolves have the upper hand,” says one scientist. “But that’s not always the case.”

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[–] Cokeser@feddit.de 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Feels like the animal kingdom is bound for war. Orcas gearing up and attacking boats, cougars vs. wolves..it all seems almost like war preparation and testing out responses.

[–] uphillbothways@kbin.social 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Resources at all levels of the ecosystem are stretched thin. That is bound to cause conflict.

[–] Cokeser@feddit.de 6 points 1 year ago

Well, my comment was more made in jest, but obviously there lies some truth in your comment.