How did the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park affect the beaver population?(1 point)
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The wolves increased the population by eating a competitor.
T he wolves increased the population by eating a competitor.
The wolves decreased the population by eating beavers’ prey.
T he wolves decreased the population by eating beavers’ prey.
The wolves decreased the population by eating beavers.
T he wolves decreased the population by eating beavers.
The wolves increased the population by eating beavers’ predators.
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The most accurate response is:
The wolves increased the population by eating beavers’ predators.
The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone led to a decrease in the population of elk, which are a significant competitor for resources in the ecosystem. As elk numbers declined, the vegetation they browsed on began to recover, creating habitats that benefited beavers. More trees and shrubs near water sources allowed beavers to thrive, ultimately increasing their population.
