Understanding the ecological role of wolves in Yellowstone National Park - Science Nation

The video explores the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park and its impact on the ecosystem, particularly the elk population. It highlights research by Dan MacNulty and his team, who study how wolves affect elk numbers and behavior. The video discusses the stability of both wolf and elk populations and the challenges of predation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics for better predator management globally.

What significant change occurred in Yellowstone National Park in 1995 regarding the wolf population?

How has the elk population in Yellowstone changed since the reintroduction of wolves?

What factors contribute to the vulnerability of elk to wolf predation?

What methods do researchers use to track the elk and wolves in Yellowstone?

What implications does the research on wolves and elk in Yellowstone have for predator management globally?