Sprawl Causing Increase In Predator Attacks

Sprawl is one of the reasons that more people are brought in close proximity to wildlife causing an increase in predator attacks.

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August 31, 2001, 12:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"While there are several factors behind the phenomenon, wildlife experts say the overriding reason for the increase is that there are simply a lot more people than there used to be and they are encroaching on wildlife habitat everywhere.From urban sprawl along Colorado's Front Range to luxury retreats near Yellowstone National Park to surfing along Florida's shores, people are increasingly living, working and playing in close proximity to predators."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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