A Megadrought Is Killing Protected Elk In Califronia

The video discusses the plight of the Tully Elk at Point Reyes National Seashore, where drought and restricted access to water have led to a significant decline in their population. Activists, led by Jack Kushite, are advocating for the removal of a fence that prevents elk from accessing water, a situation exacerbated by ranchers' grazing rights. Legal actions are underway to change park management to prioritize wildlife over agricultural interests.

What is the primary reason for the decline in the Tully Elk population at Point Reyes National Seashore?

• Disease outbreak

• Predation by other animals

• Drought and lack of resources

• Overhunting by humans

What role do the Tully Elk play in their ecosystem?

• They are a keystone species

• They are a primary predator

• They are a migratory species

• They are an invasive species

What action did Jack Kushite and other activists take to help the elk?

• They relocated the elk to a new habitat

• They built new fences to protect the elk

• They provided food to the elk

• They hand-carried water to the elk

Why is there a fence dividing the Point Reyes National Seashore?

• To protect the elk from predators

• To separate the elk from dairy operations

• To prevent tourists from disturbing the elk

• To mark the boundary of the national park

What is the main goal of the lawsuit mentioned in the final section?

• To remove the fence and change park management

• To introduce more elk to the reserve

• To increase tourism in the park

• To expand agricultural operations