Wolf Pack Chase Elk Herd

[bighornbob]

Just saw this on MSN

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/anim...now/vi-BBTkaIx

BHB

[wrenchhead]

That is a lot of mouths to feed!!!! Lucky elk, that one will have a bit of a sore ass

[quadrakid]

So much for the old greenie argument that wolves only go after the old,weak or sick.

[barry1974w]

So much for the old greenie argument that wolves only go after the old,weak or sick.

I was just thinking the same thing. It’ll be a different story once the snow crusts over

[steel_ram]

So much for the old greenie argument that wolves only go after the old,weak or sick.

They go after what they can catch, which will be the weakest (sick) in the group. Argument is safe.

[Red_Mist]

They go after what they can catch, which will be the weakest (sick) in the group. Argument is safe.

Absolutely false. Those elk weren't sick or weak, they were just on the menu. Predators kill mature healthy animals all the time. Don't spread the lie.

[steel_ram]

Absolutely false. Those elk weren't sick or weak, they were just on the menu. Predators kill mature healthy animals all the time. Don't spread the lie.

You are not completely incorrect. The sick and weak will die first as they are the easiest. Logical and obvious? The predators will work their way up if they live that long. Bulls are likely the weakest at this time of year as they have spent too much energy chasing and defending cows.

[325]

They go after what they can catch, which will be the weakest (sick) in the group. Argument is safe.

Most groups of elk don't contain any old, sick or weak individuals. Wolves still prey upon them

[rocksteady]

One of those wolves at least is feeling sore. Pretty good kick to the head, neck or chest

[jac]

When the snow gets hard and the wolves float on top and the elk or moose fall through is when the wolves really have the upper hand