A new peer-reviewed study reports that claims of a “world-leading” trophic cascade in Yellowstone National Park are not supported, citing problems with the methods used in earlier research. A newly pu ...
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Did Wolves Really Transform Yellowstone? Scientists Challenge Long-Held Theory
Scientists debunk decades-long study claiming wolves' reintroduction triggered a dramatic transformation in Yellowstone.
In the heart of Wyoming lies Yellowstone National Park, a sprawling ecosystem that has captivated millions of visitors for centuries. However, its delicate balance faced a near collapse before a ...
Thirty years ago, park rangers reintroduced grey wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They wanted to restore the ecosystem and get the elk population, which had decimated the plant community, in ...
Thirty years ago, park rangers reintroduced grey wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They wanted to restore the ecosystem and get the elk population, which had decimated the plant community, in ...
Over the last three decades, Yellowstone National Park has undergone an ecological cascade. As elk numbers fell, aspen and willow trees thrived. This, in turn, allowed beaver numbers to increase, ...
Thirty years ago, park rangers reintroduced grey wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They wanted to restore the ecosystem and get the elk... What is the legacy of Yellowstone wolves 30 years after ...
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