The Wolves of Yellowstone

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>They were cut in half (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were wolves initially perceived in Yellowstone National Park?

<p>As a pest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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