Welcome Back Wolves! Wolves Don't Belong in Yellowstone

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What genre are both Welcome Back Wolves and Wolves Don't Belong in Yellowstone?

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Persuasive Text

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Who spoke out most loudly against wolves in Yellowstone?

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Farmers and ranchers

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Why are there more bears in Yellowstone when the wolves were in Yellowstone?

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Bears eat the prey that the wolves leave behind.

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Why did the government start controlling the predators in Yellowstone in the early 1900's?

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The government believed wolves and other predators destroyed other park wildlife.

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Why do ranchers believe that their cattle gain less weight and sell for less money when wolves are around?

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The cattle stay on high alert while grazing. They spend less time eating and more time looking for danger.

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What is the role of wolves in the ecosystem?

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Wolves help control the population of other animals, which keeps the ecosystem balanced.

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What impact do wolves have on the behavior of other animals in Yellowstone?

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Wolves can change the grazing patterns of deer and elk, allowing vegetation to recover.

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What is a persuasive text?

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A type of writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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What is the significance of Yellowstone National Park?

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It is the first national park in the world and is known for its wildlife and geothermal features.

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What are some reasons people might oppose the reintroduction of wolves?

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Concerns about livestock safety, fear of wolves, and economic impacts on ranching.