Date of Award
2012
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Submission Date
October 2026
Abstract
Throughout the course of North American history, wolves have been persecuted with a vengeance. Negative wolf perceptions have in the past created and continue to create controversial policies and views towards wolves. While most of these attitudes are geared towards gray wolves, as gray wolves are the most common and prominent, unfavorable perceptions have also extended to the less well-known red wolf. This study compares two red wolf reintroduction programs, one in the Tennessee-Kentucky area and the other in North Carolina, as well as the Yellowstone Gray Wolf Reintroduction program. After analyzing these three programs, it can be concluded that the perceptions towards wolves regardless of the type of wolf or location remain largely negative and that wolves continue to face persecution.
Recommended Citation
Rouse, Sarah., "Wolf perception and policy in the United States" (2012). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019. 91.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_2/91
Extent
v, 47 p.
Identifier
820003558
Comments
by Sarah Rouse.