Question

After the hunt to extinction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park , the government meets to discuss policies about controlling elk pollution . What kind of information did the government use before allowing a group of scientist to reintroduce 31 grey wolves to the park in 1995?
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scientific data showing the negative effects the wolf population decline had on the park
anecdotal accounts of the issues arising in the area by park rangers
hypothesis about the negative effects the wolf population decline had on the park
financial reports about how much more expensive it was to not have wolves in the park

Answer 1

The government would have likely used scientific data showing the negative effects the wolf population decline had on the park. This would include studies and research conducted on the ecosystem, prey population, vegetation, and other relevant factors that illustrated the ecological consequences of the wolf's absence. Hypothesis about the negative effects could also be considered, but scientific data would be more reliable. Anecdotal accounts by park rangers might provide some insights but are typically not considered as strong evidence. Financial reports about expenses would not be a primary factor in the decision-making process of reintroducing wolves, as it is more focused on ecological restoration and conservation.