People have, seemingly, always feared the wolf. In order to restore and sustain biodiversity in ecosystems in which the wolf is a keystone species, the gray wolf was reintroduced into such ecosystems. Given human concerns and fears about wolves, was this the correct decision?
What will be an ideal response?
The data collected as the reintroduction was studied seems to indicate the gray wolf performed as a keystone species and stabilized the Yellowstone National Park ecosystem. This provides more balanced biodiversity and a more functional system. In turn, coyote attacks on cattle from surrounding ranches were reduced, which should have the effect of reducing conflict with the ranchers. The reintroduction appears to be a success on all levels.
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A) O horizon B) A horizon C) C horizon D) B horizon
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A) Rhine B) Michigan C) Constance D) Lucerne