Wolves in Russia: Anxiety Through the Ages

by Will N. Graves

This book compiles over 50 years of research on the history of Russian wolves to challenge North American notions about the nature of these controversial animals. It contends that populations and densities of wolves are best controlled by human intervention. The author establishes that wolves prey on healthy, well fed animals -- not simply on weak, crippled, or diseased ones -- and engage in surplus killing. Moreover, wide-ranging wolves spread parasites and diseases to game and domestic animals; some of these diseases and parasites also endanger humans."Wolves in Russia" will ignite a lively discussion in North America about how the Russian experiences with wolves should bear upon current wolf conservation and protection policies.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Aisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. It was recommended in an old 2008 issue of RANGE magazine I happened to pick up the other day. Very much basically a compilation of history of disease, attacks, depredation and overall data compiled from Russian news, accounts and literature. The notes are well documented as well as some US and Canada accounts in the notes section.
Very good for anyone interested in true, unmanaged wolf behavior. Very sad for those peasants and people groups (over 600 people, many children killed one year in India) without weapons.