A man was attacked in a state park in California by a mountain lion. The park officials found and killed two lions after the attack. I'm trying to figure why that had to be done?
2007-01-28 11:37:39 · 11 answers · asked by Victor H 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
In your example, a normal, healthy mountain lion will not attack a human. This one did which means a couple things--
1) It is in some way not normal or healthy or both. For the wellbeing of the mountain lion population this animal needs to be removed from the area.
2) It has attacked a human being once, it will attack again. For the safety of the people who visit that state park, the animal needs to be removed.
3) Because there really isn't any facilities for "mentally ill" mountain lions, and there isn't a feasable way to rehabilitate them, death is the only option.
2007-01-28 11:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When a wild animal commits an attack on a human being once, that same animal will commit another attack since it no longer has a fear of man AND has the taste of blood on its tongue. An animal that attacks a human is considered to be a problem animal and needs to be removed to prevent any further injuries or deaths.
For those that say it isn't fair, imagine if it were a child that was attacked. Believe it or not, most mountain lion attacks are committed by juvenile lions that are launched from behind the target. Also, the targets tend to be smaller (i.e. children) or those that are unaware of their surroundings (i.e. unwary hikers).
Park rangers and officials must concern themselves with the safety of the people in the area first and foremost.
2007-01-28 20:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Though I don't like the idea myself, I think animals that are a danger to humans will have to be removed for our safety. But what really ticks me off is that a healthy animal often wants nothing to do with people, and are only attacking people because some people have fed it or something, and it has become too used to people. Its our own fault.
2007-01-28 20:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not have to be done, people knowingly take the risk of venturing out in wildlife, being attacked, then think it's necessary to kill the animal , total B/S....Isn't a state park made for wildlife?
2007-01-28 19:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by Poker Face 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it HAD to be done, but it would seem that it is human nature to react by killing the animal that is responsible.
Yet the same thing happens with us as well. Is it necessary to kill HUMANS that attack humans?
2007-01-28 19:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by kopy_kat91 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well if the lion just ran over without being encouraged then it's obvious. If the guy provoked it then thats not right. Most likey to keep the guy from pressing charges against them or something.
2007-01-28 19:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by Beaverscanttalk 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because a wild animal gets the taste for human blood and will keep hunting humans instead of their natural wild pray.
2007-01-28 19:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by janelle p 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing that it's to prevent someone else from being harmed by that same animal.
2007-01-28 19:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by Bubbles 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
don,t be a complete idiot!!! when human life is threatened it,serious business! where have you lived such a protected life that you have lost all touch with reality?
2007-01-28 20:13:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
To make animal rights freaks cry.
2007-01-28 19:45:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋