BILLINGS — Predators killed fewer sheep in the state last year, but an industry official noted Friday that overall sheep numbers also are down. ‘‘If we had no sheep in Montana, there'd be no losses,'' ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The management and recovery of large predator populations in areas where human persecution has driven them to ecological extinction requires a ...

You don’t do this in your sleep. No, this kind of sheep counting will be done upright and awake, by wide-eyed, intrepid volunteers scattered about the sweeping San Gabriel Mountains, equipped with pen ...

The use of livestock guardian dogs (Canis lupus familiaris; LGDs) to deter predators from preying on domestic sheep (Ovis aries) and goat (Capra spp.) herds continues to increase across the United ...

BILLINGS, Mont. - More mystery predators are stalking sheep in eastern Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials say that "wolf-like canids" have killed two lambs and perhaps 10 additional ...

If you’ve got goats, sheep, or other small livestock, you know predators always seem to test your fencing at the most inconvenient times. One night it’s a fox slipping between wires; the next week ...

People love to throw stones at sheep. “Dumb as a sheep.” “He follows like a sheep” “Sheep are born looking for a way to die.” I didn’t grow up with sheep. I didn’t know anything about them, except ...