Scientists say a cultural divide still exists — even within their own community — about hunting large carnivores. Alberta has regulated its cougar population since 1969. Cougar hunt should be re-evaluated, scientist saysOne scientist said the outrage is not generally with hunting, but an ethical debate over killing large carnivores that can suffer. - Chris Darimont, associate professor of geography, University of VictoriaThe cougar hunt in Alberta should be re-evaluated, Darimont suggested. The Alberta government says it hasn't received any calls to end the hunt since the cougar controversy hit.

Source: CBC News January 07, 2018 15:56 UTC