Is anyone else interested in this?

[The Carcharodontogenius]

I have found out there is an ambitious project to reintroduce Bears & Wolves to woodland near Bristol & this was only 4 years ago.
For the first time in a thousand years, the 2 species will return Britain. But not in the wild.

https://www.itv.com/news/2019-07-18/bears-and-wolves-to-be-reintroduced-to-woods-near-bristol-in-pioneering-project

It would be good for these Species to return after so long. Also, in the future, who knows they might actually reintroduce them into the wild?

 

[Captain Callum]

To expand on it england and wales seems to be more along side this idea of actually implementing these animals in protected forests. North of the border is the complete opposite, scottish opposition is fierce to the idea of introducing predators into prime bear/lynx/country. The reason is because of the amount of livestock, especially sheep in the rugged landscape of the scottish highlands. White tailed and golden eagles have been introduced successfully but livestock farmers still poison these eagles because the birds see baby sheep, deer or cattle as easy targets, thankfully the birds are protected by law though. Beavers are doing well aswell, but still not without it own hurdles.

Personally to me, i don't want to see bears or wolves yet anyways, i live in prime bear/wolf country which makes me a little uncomfortable to the idea, the most dangerous thing around here is a cow . Lynx however is the most likely reintroduction in the future, good ground on proposals have been made in recent years but still a long time until any meaningful projects.

 

[DarthQuell]

To expand on it england and wales seems to be more along side this idea of actually implementing these animals in protected forests. North of the border is the complete opposite, scottish opposition is fierce to the idea of introducing predators into prime bear/lynx/country.

Not that it'd matter. If projects like these are successful, it's only natural for the animals to eventually spread.

If this is a success, it'll be a matter of time before they move up the country

 

[Laura_91]

I think its interesting and of course it would be good but.... I quite like that I'm top of the food chain here . I'd love to go to Australia but the animals scared me.
And @Captain Callum as for cows, they scare me they're so big, give you evils and stare you out.

 

[The Carcharodontogenius]

the most dangerous thing around here is a cow .

Is that because they release a lot of methane which makes climate change worse?

 

[markun]

I think it’s important to point out that this is not about reintroducing bears and wolves to the wild in England.

It’s a story about a new (at the time, it’s an old article) at the Wild Place Project, now the Bristol Zoo Project. Since the original zoo closed this is the new location for Bristol Zoo currently open but also under development.

PR people will always try to ensure that a story has an angle that is new and groundbreaking and the headline reflects this. The story, however, makes it very clear that nothing is being released to the wild.

 

[The Carcharodontogenius]

I think it’s important to point out that this is not about reintroducing bears and wolves to the wild in England.

It’s a story about a new (at the time, it’s an old article) at the Wild Place Project, now the Bristol Zoo Project. Since the original zoo closed this is the new location for Bristol Zoo currently open but also under development.

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PR people will always try to ensure that a story has an angle that is new and groundbreaking and the headline reflects this. The story, however, makes it very clear that nothing is being released to the wild.

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OK. I think this thread shouldn't be here then. Could someone delete it please?

 

[Captain Callum]

OK. I think this thread shouldn't be here then. Could someone delete it please?

You can click the report button to send a request

 

[The Carcharodontogenius]

You can click the report button to send a request

It's OK now. I decided to edit it.

 

[FlameWizard492]

Is that because they release a lot of methane which makes climate change worse?

It’s mostly because, while wolves and bears don’t typically attack humans, cattle/large bovids can be temperamental if they are provoked, which they often are. Guess we’d better keep eating them.

 

[Captain Callum]

Is that because they release a lot of methane which makes climate change worse?

...no, a bull cow is literally the only animal that poses a genuine threat to me. The other animal could be European adders but they are extremely difficult to find.

 

[The Carcharodontogenius]

...no, a bull cow is literally the only animal that poses a genuine threat to me.

As long as you don't move.

Guess we’d better keep eating them.

Yes but that would make climate change worse because you are fattening the Cows & making them burp a lot.

 

[The Carcharodontogenius]

Could it be possible that in the future, they will reintroduce them into the wild?

 

[Orkan]

you are fattening the Cows & making them burp a lot.

Climate change explained simply

 

[The Carcharodontogenius]

Climate change explained simply

Yes, I am trying to say that.

 

[Captain Callum]

Could it be possible that in the future, they will reintroduce them into the wild?

Sure, given that timeline could be 30-50 years from now.

 

[Sir Z-Bra]

No cant say that I am interested in this.

 

[Spiderhawk]

I have heard of this and I like it
I believe humans do have an obligation to return animals to areas that they were pushed out of to some degree.
With that I understand there would also be fierce opposition.
UK friends, is there a section of natural protected Forrest that perhaps could be an ideal wild sanctuary for bears and wolves?
I thought I have heard that bears and wolves are tense around each other especially when it comes to food and when there are cubs or pups around. Maybe orphaned cubs and pups could be raised together?

 

[Orkan]

I have heard of something similar to reintroduce grizzlies to California.

 

[Captain Callum]

UK friends, is there a section of natural protected Forrest that perhaps could be an ideal wild sanctuary for bears and wolves?

In the North where i am, the cairngorm national park is one of the popular strongholds for endangered animals. Scottish Wildcat (reintroductions), capercaillie and other animals do rather well in the protected boundaries of the national park.