We'd like to hear from more of you. Drop us a line at P.O. Box 1274, Sonoita AZ 85637. Population Growth and Wildlife People and most kinds of wildlife do not mingle well. Some wildlife species, such as quail and rabbits, may do well in areas where housing density is not too great. Others such as coyote and javelina may coexist with humans until the humans perceive a threat - then public sentiment often demands that the animals be removed.
People create four major kinds of problems for wildlife.
Each year thousands of wild creatures, from snakes to elk, are killed on intercity highways and on city streets. Wild creatures are also removed or killed as a result of perceived threats to people or their pets. Removal is usually unsuccessful because areas of good habitat for that species is often already occupied by others, and because some animals have become so accustomed to human hand outs that they quickly return to an area with free food. An even more destructive impact of population growth is loss of habitat. Animals need sources of food, shelter, and safe places to rear their young.