[anemoiac]

Major difference is that musk oxen are essentially an invasive species, whereas wolves play a critical role in the surrounding ecosystem. Look into the impact of Wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park if you're curious about that role.

[istjohn]

No, as the article describes, musk oxen are native to Alaska, only disappearing in the 1800s.

[anemoiac]

TIL (I initially only read the first half of the article).

I still think opposition to their presence differs from the anti-wolf movement in the continental US, which is primarily driven by commercial interests.

[gadders]

>>wolves play a critical role in the surrounding ecosystem

So do hunters.

[ceejayoz]

Hunters are important for a lot of ecosystems because we knocked off all the large apex predator competition.

[gadders]

We are the apex predator? I admit wolves probably played a role as well.

[Sabinus]

Hunters kill large, healthy deer. Predators kill unhealthy and weak deer.