The wolves do prey on livestock.
For instance, wolves prey on moose, which are too big for coyotes.
But opponents argue, as they did in the West, that wolves would prey on livestock.
In native places such as Canada, bears and wolves prey on the beavers and keep the population under control.
In North America, ravens have been known to lead wolves (and native hunters) to prey they otherwise would be unable to consume.
In return, the wolf would no longer prey upon them or their flocks.
Too many wolves were preying on the sheep.
Indian wolves typically prey on antelopes, rodents, and hares.
Nor is there an underpopulation of the moose and caribou that wolves prey on.
Others claim wolves will prey on helpless livestock and even on children in the backyard, which is ridiculous.