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What do ranchers believe happens to their cattle when wolves are around?

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Ranchers believe that the cattle stay on high alert while grazing, spending less time eating and more time looking for danger.

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What happened to the beavers when the wolves disappeared from Yellowstone?

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The beavers began to disappear from the park because there were not enough willow trees.

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Who spoke out most loudly against wolves in Yellowstone?

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Farmers and ranchers.

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What does biodiversity mean?

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Biodiversity means the number of species in an ecosystem or environment.

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What happened to the willow trees at Yellowstone when the wolves were gone?

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Too many willow trees were eaten by the large number of elks.

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Why do ranchers move cattle to areas with less grass?

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To avoid the wolves.

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How do wolves affect the behavior of cattle?

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Wolves cause cattle to run around and be more alert, which affects their grazing.

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What role do wolves play in the ecosystem of Yellowstone?

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Wolves help maintain the balance of species, including controlling elk populations.

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What is the relationship between wolves and beavers in Yellowstone?

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Wolves help keep elk populations in check, which allows beavers to thrive by having enough willow trees.

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What happens to the ecosystem when a predator like the wolf is removed?

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The population of prey species, like elk, can grow too large, leading to overgrazing and loss of vegetation.