Wild wolves are shy and avoid contact with humans whenever possible. Extremely rare attacks on humans are generally attributable to animals being cornered, injured, or habituated to humans. There has never been a documented fatal attack by a wild, non-rabid wolf in North America. By contrast, dogs kill an average of 18 people every year, according to the Humane Society. Top of page 15.
Wolves prefer natural prey to livestock.
Where such prey is available, problems have been minor. Livestock die from many causes, including illness, predation, and extreme weather conditions. Top of page 16. A similar majority thought that wolves should be allowed to expand to other areas. Non-hunters shared similar views.