In 1995-1996, gray wolves were re-introduced to Yellowstone National Park. Since then, which of the following has occurred?

A. Scavengers are not able to find food.
B. Beaver dams have disappeared from the streams.
C. Elk have increasingly trampled regrowth of aspen, cottonwoods, and willow trees.
D. The elk population has decreased.
E. Coyote populations have decreased the number of small mammals.


Answer: D

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