Cry, Wolf
Thesis statement: In the past wolves have often been
labeled as killers, and attempts have been made to eradicate them from the
earth.
Introduction: How have we "pictured" wolves in the past,
and why are we concerned about their preservation?
I. Misunderstand about wolves
A. The wolf's social structure
B. Human and wolf similarities
II. Endangered species
III. Reintroduction program by the Department of the Interior
(1995)
A. Concern of ranchers
1.
loss of livestock
2. loss of grazing
land
3.
financial repercussions
B. Exorbitant costs of program
C. Problems for the wolves
1.
resistance to relocation
2. dangers of
losing "wildness"
3.
inhumane capture process
IV. Misguided intentions of the reintroduction program
A. Wolves not close to extinction
B. "Symbolic" acts not helpful to
wolves
C. "Dominion" by humans continuing
Conclusion: Wolves have been misunderstood to the point
of endangerment, but extreme measures to reintroduce wolves disregards their
essential nature and turns out to just be another way of controlling them.
