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Which animal species was hunted to extinction in Yellowstone National Park in the 1800s?
Which animal species was hunted to extinction in Yellowstone National Park in the 1800s?
- Native wolf species (correct)
- Wolves
- Sheep
- Cows
What was the main reason for settlers wiping out native wolf species in the 1800s?
What was the main reason for settlers wiping out native wolf species in the 1800s?
- To spread across the continent
- To establish national parks
- To preserve the natural landscape
- To protect their livestock (correct)
When was Yellowstone National Park established as the nation's first national park?
When was Yellowstone National Park established as the nation's first national park?
- 1872 (correct)
- Yellowstone was not established as a national park
- 1900s
- 1800s
How did the populations of wolves in the 1800s change due to settlers' actions?
How did the populations of wolves in the 1800s change due to settlers' actions?
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How were wolves initially perceived in Yellowstone National Park?
How were wolves initially perceived in Yellowstone National Park?
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