please explain why and what affects it made, positive or negative! =] thanks
2007-09-12 17:00:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The Park Service does have a mission to try and keep the parks as "natural" as possible. One way to do this is to have a fairly stable predator-prey population. While this may sound harsh, it is better than having a lot of half-starved animals around ready to get wiped out by some disease.
On the other hand, if the predator population gets out of hand, they might go back to yummy sheep on farmer's ranches next to the park, but that's also the breaks of the game.
2007-09-12 17:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say yes, because its putting the ecosystem back at least a little bit to the way its supposed to be. When you loose a predetor animal completely it causes the prey population to raise. I dont know to much about the issue though...my brother would be a better person to answer..he works in range management and is at least infromed about this sort of issue.
On a side note..this year will be the first year that the state of montana issues hunting permitts for wolves...because the reintroduction has gone so well they are now actually slightly overpopulated for the habitate that remains for them.
2007-09-13 00:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by crimstudent187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this was considered a haven for the wolves, since coming close to extinction by farmers. While I have had livestock, I have also had husky/wolf breeds and have a Wolf Haven by my land. I am all for these creatures. They can teach us alot. They are family oriented, stick together, and are extremely intelligent.
Most people are merely afraid of the name "Wolf" because of movies and myths. They had to fight to feed their families, as anyone else would when deprived and hunted. They are not agressive to humans unless provoked or feel imminent danger. They are more like humans than humans want to admit.
I currently have a wolf, and he is the best of my "dogs". He is loving, devoted, and does not roam or attack any of my other animals. He sleeps with me and 3 cats, and plays with two dachshunds during the day.
2007-09-13 00:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by grizzie2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have visited YP 3 times in the last 3 years and we travel all the way from the UK just to see the wolves.
2014-10-14 18:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by AlanBarry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there were 14 placed there in 1995 it helps balance nature.
http://www.yellowstone.net/wildlife/wolf2.htm
2007-09-13 00:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by foxfire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋