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Viewpoint: The logic of using tracks and signs in predation incidents where bears are suspected
Author
Mysterud, I.
Publisher
Society for Range Management
Publication Year
1994-03-01
Body

Based on recent circumstances in connection with compensation of livestock killed by large, protected carnivores in Norway, this paper discusses what type of logic should be used to establish which animal is the perpetrator. We suggest that the use of a "modus tollens" logic based upon tracks and signs which are not found at the site is invalid for management purposes. Instead, we suggest "modus ponens" logic based upon what is actually found by a carcass. This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. Migrated from OJS platform August 2020

Language
en
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.2307/4002816
Additional Information
Mysterud, I. (1994). Viewpoint: The logic of using tracks and signs in predation incidents where bears are suspected. Journal of Range Management, 47(2), 112-113.
IISN
0022-409X
OAI Identifier
oai:repository.arizona.edu:10150/644501
Journal Volume
47
Journal Number
2
Journal Pages
112-113
Journal Name
Journal of Range Management
Keywords
philosophy
tracks
argumentation
proof
losses
predation
Norway
Ursus arctos
livestock