• TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today
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    2 months ago

    do people not understand how ecosystems work?

    Absolutely not. This is why my friend who studies Forrest ecology sounds like an insane person whenever someone brings up deer.

    Hes a lovely human being who really loves animals, but he honestly advocates that everyone should be forced to kill deer any time they see one.

    • SupraMario@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      CWD as well. Deer population collapse is real, because they have no real predators anymore. The sick bred and survive and you end up with crazy disease susceptible animals.

      You’re friend is absolutely correct. Proper conservation requires death.

    • brognak@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 months ago

      Live in MA, I would gladly on sight deer for purely spiteful reasons. Glad to know I can cover up my seething hatred for nature’s suicide bomber by saying it’s based on sound ecological principals 😅