Wolves, which are top predators, were eliminated from Yellowstone National Park in the 1930s. In 1995, wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone. During the period in which wolves were absent from Yellowstone, which most likely occurred?

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Lilianna Eaton

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16 May, 00:17

Wolves, which are top predators, were eliminated from Yellowstone National Park in the 1930s. In 1995, wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone. During the period in which wolves were absent from Yellowstone, which most likely occurred?

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Jason Mason · Answer 1

The population of their prey most likely increased causing an imbalance in the food chain. This is true since there probably was not enough food to feed the rapidly increasing population.