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201239 minGdocumentary

Wildlife Conservation

Wild Things

201239 minGdocumentary

Progressive ranchers are adopting new technology and traditional animal husbandry methods to coexist with large carnivores instead of slaughtering them.

Wildlife Conservation

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Daniel Hinerfeld

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Progressive ranchers are adopting new technology and traditional animal husbandry methods to coexist with large carnivores instead of slaughtering them.

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Molly O'Brien

Molly O'Briendirector

Daniel Hinerfelddirector

Carter Niemeyercast

Sherrine Engelhartcast

Synopsis

Ranchers in the western United States are changing their approach to livestock protection. They are moving away from killing large carnivores like wolves and bears. Instead, these ranchers implement new technology alongside traditional animal husbandry techniques. The film shows how this shift allows ranchers to coexist with wildlife while maintaining their farming practices. The documentary runs for 39 minutes and was released in 2012.

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