tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post4424148549917442161..comments2024-03-19T01:19:55.789-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Reading Group: “The Island Wolves”H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-61684999258480910322020-02-11T20:51:35.368-06:002020-02-11T20:51:35.368-06:00the part that I found interesting was when they de...the part that I found interesting was when they described the relationship between wolves and moose and also the human wolf relationship. Sometimes, we tend to overlook how intelligent animals can be, and the things they have to do to survive. -laurel white Laurel Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274376473779181945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-31603616690182294242020-02-10T13:22:48.129-06:002020-02-10T13:22:48.129-06:00I posted mine via phone before, apologies.
What I...I posted mine via phone before, apologies.<br /><br />What I found interesting was the statement about how the wolves only really eat the ones that are old, sick, etc. Its an example of only the strong survive in this world, and if you aren't strong enough or fast enough to escape the struggles of everyday life you won't survive to see the next day because there is always something to you have to overcome everyday.Alexis R. Austinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-88072535903827299872020-02-10T12:11:30.500-06:002020-02-10T12:11:30.500-06:00
The most interesting part of the passage to me wa...<br />The most interesting part of the passage to me was the effect that the wolves caused on Yellowstone. I have always been fascinated by the ecosystem in Yellowstone. So to me it was very interesting to see how one species changed an entire ecosystem. This part of the reading makes me want to research more about the Yellowstone ecosystem.<br />-William Shanklin William Shanklinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-53049268911620256142020-02-09T22:36:03.323-06:002020-02-09T22:36:03.323-06:00What I found interesting is that a wolf affected a...What I found interesting is that a wolf affected an entire ecosystem by itself just by being sick. I think this should be a clear lesson for people who try to disturb any ecosystem since this shows how a singular problem can spiral into a huge one. I think this story should be more widely broadcasted so people can understand the dangers of tampering with ecosystems.Peyton Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962304369767387515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-29285780393929954772020-02-09T22:27:07.401-06:002020-02-09T22:27:07.401-06:00What was interesting to me within this chapter was...What was interesting to me within this chapter was the impact wolves had on ecosystems and even today how they play an interesting role and how their roles can alter their habitat. This had me realize that everything has a purpose in life, big or small, and even animals have an impact on how we live and how living things survive and operate in different areas. So when a few wolves were killed within the book by people that were in the area because of a minor reason, it made me wonder as to why they would be so cruel when dogs are technically domesticated versions of wolves within the process of evolution. They are suppose to be man's best friend, even though they were wild animals they are to be given a life to because everything has a purpose and a domino effect when unnatural factors attempt to alter nature, such as the result of global warming. I also found it interesting how Isle Royal National Park was labeled the perfect nature lab, but what considered it perfect? This entire chapter was very interesting because of the many naturalistic examples that was used and even about the wolves, which brought many connections and questions about nature, science, and history itself especially between animals and humans, including natures relationship with them both. Bria Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-44365725740039128492020-02-09T17:38:33.930-06:002020-02-09T17:38:33.930-06:00The thing that interested me the most was when Pet...The thing that interested me the most was when Peterson said that every five years the wolf population on Isle Royale drastically changes. They don't know the reason why and can't even predict a reason because the dynamics are driven by external events. This makes me even more interested in the study and eager to find out why these numbers are changing so drastically so often. <br />Quanicia R. Quanicia Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564548086785734160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-33350987132477774112020-02-09T14:10:14.597-06:002020-02-09T14:10:14.597-06:00The most interesting part of this passage was how ...The most interesting part of this passage was how humans have so much power in the world and how we can do anything as the dominant specie. In the article it talked about Lee Smits taking wolves from the zoo and just dumping them on this island so they can seek refuge. Humans have a tendency to disrupt how animals live, for example us putting them in zoos. Sometimes i feel like humans shouldn't be so controlling of animals but however we are the dominant specie.Abdul Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-75851684542403325922020-02-08T21:22:16.955-06:002020-02-08T21:22:16.955-06:00I thought the situation of Lee Smits asking the De...I thought the situation of Lee Smits asking the Detroit Zoo to give him wolves for Isle Royale National Park was interesting. Three of the four wolves were shot and killed by people in the area, because they were a nuisance. I thought this was counteractive to their experiment of the predator-prey relationship. I also thought it was animal cruelty. <br /><br />-Carah F. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-83925519875654488622020-02-08T20:03:01.740-06:002020-02-08T20:03:01.740-06:00The most interesting part of the passage to me was...The most interesting part of the passage to me was the effect that the wolves caused on Yellowstone. I have always been fascinated by the ecosystem in Yellowstone. So to me it was very interesting to see how one species changed an entire ecosystem. This part of the reading makes me want to research more about the Yellowstone ecosystem. William SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-64742205777883098792020-02-07T23:41:48.259-06:002020-02-07T23:41:48.259-06:00What caught my attention was how there were no wol...What caught my attention was how there were no wolves at the beginning, and there were none at the end. This just shows how wolves aren't meant to be in that area. It also shows how nature will eventually balance out to how it's supposed to be without any human interference. <br />- Deja LaneDeja Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-54102421578315644542020-02-07T23:37:24.892-06:002020-02-07T23:37:24.892-06:00There were many interesting things that have happe...There were many interesting things that have happened in this study, in fact i wish i could have more details. The entry i liked the most was the survival story of Ferocious Warrior/Cinderella, who was brought to the brink of death by an entire pack seemingly trying to kill her, who basically became a member of the same pack as their own. though i would have liked better details on why she was allowed to live after the pack did so much too her. But her story shows that flourishing packs were willing to take on outsiders which can explain sudden rises in populations. But i really cant believe the study started with zero wolves on the island, update to there being 3 huge packs, just to be brought back to less than 5 out of nowhere in a hole of information, probably because of one sick dog that got on the island 20 years prior that started a slippery slope to the population at that time. but since then so much time has passed and i hope the ecosystem of Isle Royale is "balanced" again.Christopher j Yanceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-43604766553060686132020-02-07T23:18:41.653-06:002020-02-07T23:18:41.653-06:00I find it very intriguing how functional and sophi...I find it very intriguing how functional and sophisticated animals are and all the things they are capable of doing. Animals know exactly what is happening and know how to accomplish tasks that's needed like feed their . I also found it interesting that a diseased animal could cause such a big effect on the other animals around them that are in the same area. Humans should leave animals alone, animals have other issues that they need to work on. For us to cause them more problems is wrong Humans shouldn't be able to interfere with the lives of animals for personal benefits<br />Kendall Dow Kendall Downoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-33098524495136103482020-02-07T23:06:19.045-06:002020-02-07T23:06:19.045-06:00After reading this article, I really started to th...After reading this article, I really started to think about just how much of an effect we can have on an ecosystem. It almost makes me wonder if we are in a way "playing God". We decided to help wolves thrive in yellowstone, and although we may not have directly added them, we formed a beneficial society in which they could thrive. This lead me to think about in what kind of cases have we done this in the past? We have allowed anacondas to enter Florida, and even introduced the flying fish into different aquatic ecosystems. We may not realize it but daily we are allowing ourselves to shift ecosystems to allow for species that would not usually thrive there, to live there. Is this helping our ecosystem? Or in the long run are we making it worse. --Kailey BlantonKailey Blantonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-3536937924502756232020-02-07T22:26:17.375-06:002020-02-07T22:26:17.375-06:00What intrigued me most was the fact that, when ini...What intrigued me most was the fact that, when initially introduced, wolves from the zoo did not know how to behave; therefore, rather than preying on the moose they gnawed on fishing nets and "raided laundry lines". This proves that when zoo animals are released from captivity they do not know how to conduct themselves within their natural habitats. I also found it really interesting that it was believed that the Isle Royal National Park was the "perfect natural lab"; however, DNA tests revealed that Isle Royal was not an isolated lab that could be considered "defined by solitude" after all.I'Lysa Walkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-57008336065297175852020-02-07T22:16:05.311-06:002020-02-07T22:16:05.311-06:00The most interesting thing I read would be on page...The most interesting thing I read would be on page 89..90 where it talks about how animals who are normally preyed on provide more for our community, unlike the animals who are predators. The predators often end up eating the prey but the prey would have left behide an abundance of things for example off spring. This whole idea was interesting to me because you don’t often think about the fact that animal prey are being preyed on but will die with a greater legacy so to speak unlike the predator. This can be an example for real world analysis as well the kind people often leave behide many treasures that will benefit others unlike the unkind people in our world.Alleson H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-37548037928199521262020-02-07T22:09:38.968-06:002020-02-07T22:09:38.968-06:00The most interesting part to me was the wolf being...The most interesting part to me was the wolf being sick and how that affected all of the other animals in the ecosystem so much. This just reinforces how connected animals are and just how much small changes can affect things. This really makes me think about our human impact on animals, and how even the little things we do could greatly affect so many ecosystems. <br /><br />-Noah Jones Noah Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-19156029510691879162020-02-07T22:04:07.017-06:002020-02-07T22:04:07.017-06:00The most interesting thing about this passage was ...The most interesting thing about this passage was the fact that one dog was a major force in the survival rate of the wolf population. This also showed how dependent the wolves were on only one found source to survive. It brings light to the fact that it is important to be resourceful because you never know what could happen.Sydney Blockernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-36522744351328312432020-02-07T21:05:05.055-06:002020-02-07T21:05:05.055-06:00The parts of the reading I found to be interesting...The parts of the reading I found to be interesting where the parts about territory because it highlights the intellect of the wolves and other animals in general that they are not given credit for. Theses animals not only have senses exceeding anything man is capable of but they also have a sense of geography and a complex system of ownership and boundaries in the land they live.Kevin Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-25368803440802102162020-02-07T20:21:55.721-06:002020-02-07T20:21:55.721-06:00I thought the most interesting part of the article...I thought the most interesting part of the article was when the author discussed how the island experienced strange population fluctuations. They went on to describe various trends over the years, such as inbreeding and a tourist bringing and sick dog to the island, and described how things could drastically change due to those actions. I just found it interesting how small events in time could alter history forever. It reminds me heavily of the butterfly effect theory.<br /><br />Jalen W.Jalen Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972588366827780150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-40702229627148670802020-02-07T20:00:59.309-06:002020-02-07T20:00:59.309-06:00One thing that I found interesting in this chapter...One thing that I found interesting in this chapter is how the one dog that carried a parvovirus that killed many of the moose causing the wolves to starve. On page 86 it states " Hungry survivors gnawed the hide of a moose that had been dead for a full year." It is very intriguing how one virus could cause such an impact on the population of wolves and moose. Reading this part of the passage made me think of the human world and how one human who unknowingly has a virus could spread it and potentially cause a shift in human population. Some examples are Ebola, the Black Death, and even the Corona-virus.Ta'mya Cummingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-40126758930483393932020-02-07T19:15:28.105-06:002020-02-07T19:15:28.105-06:00The part of the article that captured my interest ...The part of the article that captured my interest the most would be the sentences "The map of wolf territories shifted. They fought over borders. They staged coups. Fortunes rose and fell. Packs gathered strength, then disappeared." (92). This is fascinating because it mirrors human civilization to the tee. Human history is full of the exact same thing happening. Take the history of any country and you will see territorial changes, rises and falls in power, and revolution. It shows that these things are universal and run across even different species.<br /><br />-Tyler B.C.Tyler Bean-Catencampnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-766964592575383062020-02-07T18:44:30.261-06:002020-02-07T18:44:30.261-06:00I was captivated by the mentioning of the transfor...I was captivated by the mentioning of the transformation wolves had on Yellowstone. It is fascinating how one event could have such a huge ripple effect. Adding wolves completely reshaped Yellowstone's ecosystem. <br />Jacqueline S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-89759449397043770322020-02-07T18:19:01.278-06:002020-02-07T18:19:01.278-06:00Nia M.said...
I found this passage very interestin...Nia M.said...<br />I found this passage very interesting on multiple levels. One of those being the fact at how much we affect the environment around us without even noticing. I mention this because as humans we tend to be curious of the many other animals and fail to see if we're causing any harm to such creatures while observing and collecting data. However, this one experiment helped out the population of wolves for the better and the land the inhabited. I also enjoyed how as they we're explaining differences and similarities between our population as humans and that of wolves. This really forced the idea of many variables that not only affect one group of animals, but all. This passage helps you realize that not everything newly introduced is a bad thing. <br />-Nia M.Nia M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-76904310799418879402020-02-07T17:25:37.035-06:002020-02-07T17:25:37.035-06:00The aspect of this reading that captured my intere...The aspect of this reading that captured my interested was how well the author made different and unique connections. I did not think those similarities between the wolf and human species existed. This reading also included all aspects of the ecosystem, environment, and how different factors can affect them in positive and negative manners.<br /><br />Torian HenryTorian henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-39108681440815584072020-02-07T17:08:03.031-06:002020-02-07T17:08:03.031-06:00What interested me the most about this article is ...What interested me the most about this article is how much of an effect we can have on an entire ecosystem. Once the wild moose were found to be on Isle Royale and the study began, the scientists noticed that as the population of the prey rose, so did the population of the predators. As the prey population declined, so did the predator population. When the sick dog from Chicago was brought in on a private boat, none of the wolf pups survived. Moose had eaten most of their resources and had starved, causing many wolves to also starve. This lead to the surviving wolves to go to extreme measures just to live.<br />Charlie Brownnoreply@blogger.com