Rural life in America

Chapter 261 An Attempt at Wild Training

Thinking of taking action, Zhang Hao really felt that he could try this matter, and he felt that it was very likely to succeed.

Although he had some unhappiness with Professor Xiao En from Oregon State University, there is no need to worry about it now; that guy's student did bring some troubles to Zhang Hao and made Luo Bo a little popular.

But this matter has passed, and it doesn't have much impact, so Zhang Hao doesn't need to continue to care about these things, he can completely turn a new chapter.

Of course, it was because Professor Xiao En tried his best to remedy that incident, and he was somewhat sincere.Of course, because that guy has a lot of research on gray wolves, Zhang Hao now needs to find a suitable 'leader'.

No matter how you look at it, Sean is the most suitable. He has something to ask from Zhang Hao. He is a member of the circle and has certain strength.The most important thing is that Sean still believes in Zhang Hao's strength, even if he doesn't have unreserved trust, but it is enough.

30 years in Hedong and 30 years in Hexi, so you must not be too rampant.

Some time ago, it was Professor Xiao En who was seeking Zhang Hao's understanding and forgiveness. Although he was a bit high-profile at times, it was undeniable that he gave Zhang Hao face and was sincere. At that time, Zhang Hao could hold shelf.

But now, Zhang Hao has become more demanding; at least this time, he wants to ask Professor Xiao En to help him and stuff him into the wild training team of North American gray wolves.

In Professor Xiao En's office, Zhang Hao began to promote himself hard.

"We all know that the North American gray wolf is one of the most powerful and peak predators in North America. They are also the largest canids on the planet. However, the Kenai Peninsula wolf, the Newfoundland wolf, the Cascade Mountain Wolves, Texas gray wolves, Mogolon mountain wolves, and Southern Rocky Mountain wolves are extinct, and Mexican wolves were once extinct in the wild, and they still need to be bred in captivity, and they are more likely to survive in zoos.”

When it comes to this cruel reality, Professor Xiao En is very heavy; Zhang Hao doesn't need to explain more, he knows these things better than Zhang Hao.

"Yes, they used to live on this continent, but they were deliberately poisoned and shot by humans. Gray wolves continue to compete with humans for living space. Human expansion and encroachment on natural habitats have also affected wolf numbers. Their current numbers Fewer and fewer, many people shoot wolves whenever they see them, for their pelts, to protect their livestock, or even just for recreational hunting."

This time Zhang Hao was embarrassed. Although he raised Luobo, to be honest, Zhang Hao had never been a real animal protection enthusiast. He was actually a hunter who was keen on hunting.

It's better not to mention this, otherwise Zhang Hao will be even more embarrassed.

He decisively took up the topic and said, "Professor, let's take a look at the number of these gray wolves now. How many wolves are there living in the wild in the United States? I don't know if this data is accurate, but I know there are wolves in Yellowstone Park. A pack of gray wolves, but their number does not exceed five hundred. In the whole of America, the number of gray wolves does not exceed five thousand!"

Hearing Zhang Hao's words, Professor Xiao En didn't speak; he knew more and more accurately about the study of gray wolves than Zhang Hao.So there is no need to tell Zhang Hao too much about some things, because Zhang Hao is not considered an insider.

Seeing that Professor Xiao En didn't speak, Zhang Hao continued, "We all love Luobo very much. I know it is the Northern Rocky Mountain wolf. It has been removed from the list of endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The number has reached balance and Normal levels of natural reproduction. But there are many other gray wolves that need conservation and research, and they need help from humans who have made mistakes."

Professor Xiao En finally spoke, and asked, "What do you want to say? I know you and Luobo have a very good relationship, and I never thought of taking it away. It is suitable for living in the ranch, where it belongs. Home. But, sir. You should know that Luobo is special. I have never seen a wolf as smart and representative as him. This is too important for the study of gray wolves!"

Looking at the excited Professor Xiao En, Zhang Hao could understand; an expert who has studied general animals for most of his life saw a smart black wolf that he had never seen before, of course he was excited and happy, because Luobo looked unique of.

That's good, as long as Professor Xiao En is still so 'dedicated' to Luo Bo, Zhang Hao has the capital to negotiate.

So he said, "Professor, you know that although I don't have a thesis or academic certificate, I know Gray Wolf very well. Maybe I'm not professional enough, but you can't deny my ability, otherwise I wouldn't get along so well with Luobo. Although some people now tame and raise wolves, the relationship between them is completely different from the relationship between me and Luobo."

Professor Xiao En nodded, he naturally knew about it.

Now there are indeed some people who know how to raise and tame wolves, but the relationship between those wolves and their breeders is really far from harmonious, and those wolves are not completely and thoroughly integrated into the new environment like Luobo.

Sometimes Sean has to admit that Zhang Hao is really capable and capable; whether it is the study of horse racing or the relationship with Luo Bo, it is difficult for Sean to admit it.

This is Zhang Hao's capital, this is Zhang Hao's strength, "Professor, I want to participate in the wild training of gray wolves. The zoo needs some gray wolves, but we all know that they should be returned to nature. their home."

Professor Xiao En was taken aback for a moment, he never thought that since Zhang Hao would bring up this issue, he never thought that Zhang Hao would actually come with such an idea.

Without even thinking about it, Professor Xiao En refused, "Zhang, I know that you have a very good relationship with Luobo. I don't know how you gained his trust. But you should understand that Luobo has adapted to life on the ranch. .It has been in contact with you since it was very young, and it may be difficult for it to adapt to the living environment in the wild now."

Not to be favored, Sean is very optimistic about Luobo, but he is not optimistic about Luobo's ability to survive in the wild, what he values ​​is Luobo's intelligence.

It's normal not to be favored. My family knows their own affairs.Zhang Hao is very aware of Luobo's ability. It is indeed not very good at surviving in the wild. The most powerful and charming part of Luobo, Zhang Hao never intends to let Luobo completely restore his wildness.

Looking at Sean, Zhang Hao said confidently, "Professor, you should know that Luobo and I have a very harmonious relationship, and he and I are best friends. It is true that he has lived on the ranch since he was very young. I don't deny it." It has lost the ability to survive in the wild. But Professor, you can see that I just don't want it to have these abilities, not that I don't have such abilities."

Professor Xiao En was silent for a moment, and then said, "You mean that Luobo can actually learn and master those abilities."

Seeing Zhang Hao nodding his head confidently, Xiao En felt that he needed to think about it carefully.

Luobo is very smart and docile, and he can live harmoniously in human families. He really doesn't need to be too wild, otherwise he can't live comfortably in the pasture, and he can't pose a threat to Zhang Hao's family.

Xiao En admits that Zhang Hao is a very good guy, and he knows that Luo Bo is very good.It's just that Professor Xiao En is still afraid to confirm whether Luo Bo is an isolated case or whether Zhang Hao really has some outstanding abilities, this must be carefully considered.

It’s just that it’s not yet confirmed whether what Zhang Hao said is true or not. It really needs to be considered clearly, or the authenticity needs to be considered; because science is very rigorous, Zhang Hao must not let Zhang Hao say it. Professor Xiao En still needs to read it. to more actual performance as well as solid papers and more.

Zhang Hao also knew that he was not an academic master, and he knew that although he had some minor achievements, it was not enough to make some zoologists "take their heads and worship", and these were indeed in Zhang Hao's expectation.

So Professor Xiao En said that he needed to think more and do more research. Zhang Hao felt that there was no problem at all, and he was not unhappy at all. He was still quite patient, and he still felt that it was quite worth the wait.

It only takes some time and there is no need to worry. Zhang Hao is quite confident in his own strength.Maybe he can't write a particularly professional thesis, but as long as he is given room to display, then Zhang Hao believes that his strength can still attract the attention of many people.

He returned home without arrogance or impetuosity. He never achieved success, which did not affect Zhang Hao's good mood at all; because he didn't rely on becoming a zoologist to get research funding or salary, it was just his already enjoyable life. Some interesting embellishments in it.

It's better to go home to tease his daughter, or go back to the ranch to pay attention to the development of his career. This is Zhang Hao's top priority, and this is what Zhang Hao should do.

The ranch is still very important. Although the development of the ranch is stable and the speed of development is surprising; but for Zhang Hao, more attention must be paid to it, and a thorough grasp is still needed.

As for the racecourse, now not only some horse owners have sent them to the racecourse, but also because Zhang Hao is now training some racehorses; the horse racing business is still what Zhang Hao cares about in the next period of time, because this is indeed a lucrative industry, and he must pay attention to it. live.

Of course, Zhang Hao is paying attention to these things so seriously, it is also because Zhang Hao has to start to arrange some work in advance, because soon he will go back to his hometown with his family to prepare for the Spring Festival, which naturally requires Zhang Hao to arrange some work in advance .

Basically, there is nothing to worry about, because whether it is a ranch or a horse farm, basically the development is very stable, Zhang Hao only needs to arrange the work from a "high-rise building".It is also because their own ranch is not like some small ranches, and the management of the ranch is more 'high-end', at least there is no need for Zhang Hao, the rancher, to be nailed to the ranch all the time.

This is very good, and it is very suitable for Zhang Hao, a rancher who is not doing business properly, to enjoy life with more gusto.

(End of this chapter)