Carnivores and the Fabric of Nature

Large-bodied carnivores have been an essential part of life on Earth since complex organisms first appeared some half a billion years ago. Owing in large measure to human persecution and habitat alteration, these animals are disappearing rapidly. The loss of these animals may be humankind's most pervasive influence on nature. Estes will describe the patterns of loss, explain why it matters, and discuss what must be done if we wish to preserve and restore the large carnivores to the natural world.

Speaker: James Estes, UC Santa Cruz