The Yellowstone Wolf Controversy
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The Wolf Reintroduction Debate
This chapter explores the controversial impact of wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone National Park, highlighting the debate between the widely accepted ecological narrative and the counterarguments from scientists who believe it oversimplifies a complex situation. It examines how the absence of wolves affected elk populations and consequently influenced tree growth, while tracing the origins of this narrative back to early studies.
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