Isle Royale Wolf Population Management

The video discusses the history and current status of wolves on Isle Royale, Michigan. It covers the challenges faced by the wolf population, including diseases and inbreeding, and the human interventions to reintroduce wolves to the island. The video highlights the success of recent reintroduction efforts, the current wolf population, and the ethical and conservation dilemmas involved in managing the wolf population. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to consider the future of the wolves and the island's ecosystem.

What is the primary food source for wolves on Isle Royale?

• Fish

• Rabbits

• Moose

• Deer

In what year did the predator-prey study on Isle Royale begin?

• 1948

• 1980

• 1958

• 1976

What event in 1997 helped to revitalize the genetic diversity of the wolf population on Isle Royale?

• Introduction of new moose

• A male wolf crossing from Canada

• A new disease outbreak

• Climate change effects

How many wolves were initially reintroduced to Isle Royale in 2018?

• Twenty

• Ten

• Four

• Two

What marked the success of the wolf reintroduction project in 2020?

• Birth of wolf pups

• Decrease in wolf numbers

• New disease outbreak

• Increase in moose population

What is a major concern for the future of Isle Royale's ecosystem due to climate change?

• Introduction of new predators

• Less frequent ice bridges

• More frequent ice bridges

• Increased human tourism

What is one potential consequence of not having top predators like wolves on Isle Royale?

• Overpopulation of moose

• Increase in plant diversity

• Decrease in bird species

• More frequent ice bridges

What is one argument against human intervention in the wolf population on Isle Royale?

• It decreases moose numbers

• It increases wolf numbers too quickly

• It is too expensive

• It disrupts natural processes

What is a suggested alternative to focusing conservation efforts on Isle Royale?

• Connecting large expanses of land

• Increasing human presence

• Building more ice bridges

• Introducing more predators

What is a key factor in deciding whether to intervene in the wolf population on Isle Royale?

• Cost of intervention

• Weather conditions

• Ethical considerations

• Tourism potential