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What kinds of wolves live in Yellowstone National Park?
Grey wolves and coyotes, which are considered to be a species of wolf
Has the restoration of the wolf to Yellowstone Park been successful?
Wolves are thriving within Yellowstone, and are a now self-sustainable colony. Tourists now come to Yellowstone in winter just to see the wolves, where previously winter was a slow time for tourist services in the area. Overall, it has been an unqualified environmental and economic success.
When was the gray wolf restored to Yellowstone?
The wolves were re-introduced to Yellowstone in 1995. They brought them there from Canada. The initial group of wolves was 31 introduced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is now approximately 2,000 today. The species lives in only 2 percent of it's original territory. Their reintroduction has helped with overgrazing by elk and deer and allowing the natural growth to prosper. This is considered to one of the great conservation tasks of the 20th century.
What are the pros of wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone?
Pros about wolves being reintroduced:Wolves are endangered, and reintroduction will help them survive.Reintroduction of wolves will help keep deer and other wildlife populations in balance.Wolves are part of the world's biodiverstiry and should be encouraged to exist in their native habitats.Reaches is being conducted to determine the best habitat for wolves.Recently 30 gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Nation Park in WyomingA thriving wolf population on Isle Royale National Park, Michigan worldwide gray wolves are returning to due to researches public education efforts.Cons about wolves being reintroduced:Wolves are a threat to livestock populations.Wolves can overhunt large animals such as deer and caribou.Wolf reintroduction is costly, and the government can spend the money on better ways.This century people worldwide believed wolves should be hunted and killed because wolves were killing cattle and deer.Wolf populations were the lowest in Eurasia between the 1930's and 1960'sIn the 1950's wolves population were the lowest in North America.
What happened to the two girls that was found living with wolves in 1920?
they turned wild but now they live in new zeland
When gray wolves were almost wiped out as the wilderness was settledwhat happened to the grass and elk in some areas?
Yellowstone park had no wolves for a long time and the large elk population kept all young alder and aspin trees grazed to extinction. There were no young (alder & aspin) trees in the park. Wolves were introduced in the 70's and now there are large groves of young trees - this is due to a dramatic decrease in the elk population - due to predations by wolves.
Are their wolves in minecraft pe?
No not right now but they are "possible for the future" like many other things right now -.-
Which Native American tribe lived in the Yellowstone area?
The Shoshone tribe inhabited the area of Wyoming that is now Yellowstone National Park, however, being a nomadic tribe, they didn't stay in one particular place (or "live" there) for very long.
Are there wolves in Whatcom County Washington?
There are no wolves in Whatcom County. There are however coyotes which are easily mistaken as wolves by many residents. I live in Whatcom County right next to a forest and see them every now and again, but they don't appear very often. If you have Lupophobia (fear of wolves) you won't have any issues in Whatcom County. There are wolves in British Columbia, Canada though, mostly around Vancouver Island, Whistler and Bear Island.
Why did the removal of wolves affects entire Yellowstone ecosystem?
The ecosystem has a complicated series of interactions.
How many Himalayan Wolves are left?
There are currently about 350 Himalayan Wolves existent right now and 21 specimens are being held in containment facilities
Is there a way to stop the eruption of Yellowstone?
Not as of right now 2011
