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Ecology Activity 1

Here are potential responses for each group: I. Tourists - May be excited to see wolves and observe their impact on the ecosystem. Could increase tourism. II. Cattle ranchers - Likely opposed due to concerns about wolves killing livestock. Want to protect their business. III. Nearby residents - May share concerns of ranchers about wolves threatening livestock/pets. Or may be indifferent. IV. Park rangers - Generally supportive as their goal is conservation and restoring the natural ecosystem balance. Want to protect wildlife in the park. Slide 12 of 13 Slide Slide 13 of 13 Open Ended Question 5. How do you think re

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Ecology Activity 1

Here are potential responses for each group: I. Tourists - May be excited to see wolves and observe their impact on the ecosystem. Could increase tourism. II. Cattle ranchers - Likely opposed due to concerns about wolves killing livestock. Want to protect their business. III. Nearby residents - May share concerns of ranchers about wolves threatening livestock/pets. Or may be indifferent. IV. Park rangers - Generally supportive as their goal is conservation and restoring the natural ecosystem balance. Want to protect wildlife in the park. Slide 12 of 13 Slide Slide 13 of 13 Open Ended Question 5. How do you think re

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Ecology Activity 1.

1 Part 2
presented by Matt Milmine on August 15, 2019

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Notes by Amaiya
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Quiz Wolves in Yellowstone Video Questions


1. Wolves had disappeared from Yellow stone National Park and were brought back to the area
by park rangers.

True

False

2. Local cattle ranchers are concerned about wolves killing their cows.

True

False

3. Wolves in Yellowstone stay inside of the park's boundaries.

True

False

4. Some people moving into the area are building more houses and reducing open space.

True

False

5. Wolves may eat cows, sheep, elk, and bison.

True

False
6. The Yellowstone environment includes mountains, lakes, and grasslands.

True

False
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Open Ended Question


1. What are some living and non-living parts of Yellowstone? How do living things interact with
each other and with non-living things?
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Open Ended Question


2. What types of events (disruptions) have caused Yellowstone to change in the past? What
types of events do you think will cause it to change in the future?

The ranchers and other people trying to move in. Maybe lack of water and/or lack of food
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Open Ended Question


3. Why do you think park officials thought that it would be a good thing to reintroduce wolves
to the park? How do you think this has changed interactions between living and non-living parts
of Yellowstone?

lack of food???
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Open Ended Question


4. How are each of the following groups likely to feel about the reintroduction of wolves in
Yellowstone National Park? I. Tourists who visit the park. II. Cattle ranchers (people who
raise animals such as cows for meat). III. People who live near the park. IV. Park rangers
(people whose job it is to protect the park).

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