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Discussion Questions

1. Was the government "right" when it carried out plans to eliminate mountain lions and other predators from the United States? Why or why not?
2. Do you agree with the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s statement that predator and prey species in the state should be managed similarly? Why or why not?
3. Is the wellbeing of humans more important than that of other creatures? Why or why not?
4. What values, if any, do you believe the mountain lion brings to the state of Arizona?
5. Do you believe that we should take aggressive action when mountain lions are seen near urban areas? Why or why not?