How did the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park affect the beaver population?(1 point)

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Responses

The wolves increased the population by eating beavers’ predators.
T he wolves increased the population by eating beavers ’ predators.

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.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The wolves increased the population by eating beavers’ predators.

The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone led to a decline in populations of elk and other herbivores that were overgrazing riparian zones, which allowed for the recovery of willow and aspen trees. This, in turn, created a more favorable habitat for beavers, leading to an increase in the beaver population. The wolves did not directly eat beavers; rather, their presence helped balance the ecosystem and reduced pressures on beavers' habitats.