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

Question

Responses

The wolves decreased the population by eating beavers.
T he wolves decreased the population by eating beavers.

The wolves decreased the population by eating beavers’ prey.
T he wolves decreased the population by eating beavers’ prey.

The wolves increased the population by eating a competitor.
T he wolves increased the population by eating a competitor.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The wolves increased the population by eating a competitor.

The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park helped to reduce the elk population, which in turn allowed willow and aspen trees to regenerate. This increase in vegetation provided more habitat and food for beavers, leading to an increase in the beaver population.