5 Questions
What is one of the key factors that cause the moose population to decrease on Isle Royale?
Limited food availability due to overpopulation
Why did the wolf population decrease on Isle Royale after the drop in the number of predators?
Moose population not being enough to sustain them
What effect did the winter ticks infestation have on the densely packed moose population?
Caused hair loss and weakness
How did the virus introduced to Isle Royale impact the wolf population?
Wiped out all but 14 wolves
What is a consequence of wolves beginning to starve as the moose population decreases?
Decrease in the wolf population
Test your knowledge on the classic study of the predator-prey relationship between wolves, moose, and plants on Isle Royale. Learn how populations of these species interact and influence each other over time.
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