Yellowstone Ecosystem and Wildlife Dynamics

The video explores the reintroduction of wolves and the recovery of grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park. It highlights the challenges faced by these predators, such as lone wolves struggling to survive and grizzly mothers protecting their cubs. The reintroduction of wolves has restored balance to the ecosystem, impacting other species like coyotes. The video also covers the seasonal changes and survival strategies of these animals, emphasizing the importance of predators in maintaining ecological balance.

What was missing from Yellowstone that led to chaos and imbalance?

• Trees and vegetation

• Rivers and lakes

• Predators like wolves and grizzlies

• Tourists and visitors

What was the primary goal of reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone?

• To provide food for other animals

• To create a new hunting ground

• To restore the natural balance

• To increase tourism

What challenge does Blacktail face as a lone wolf?

• Finding a mate

• Surviving without a pack

• Avoiding human hunters

• Crossing rivers

Who is Quad-Mom and why is she significant?

• A wolf pack leader

• A conservationist

• A famous park ranger

• A legendary grizzly bear mother

What seasonal event causes grizzlies to seek out army cutworm moths?

• Summer heat

• Spring thaw

• Autumn migration

• Winter hibernation

How do coyotes adapt to the presence of larger predators in Yellowstone?

• By becoming nocturnal

• By hunting smaller prey

• By forming larger packs

• By migrating out of the park

What is the significance of the Wapiti pack in Yellowstone?

• They are the largest wolf pack

• They are the oldest pack

• They are the most aggressive pack

• They are the smallest pack

What role do the wolf packs play in the Yellowstone ecosystem?

• They help maintain the balance by controlling prey populations

• They scare away tourists

• They increase the number of prey animals

• They provide food for bears

What is the future potential for wolves and grizzlies beyond Yellowstone?

• To expand their range beyond the park

• To be relocated to other countries

• To become extinct again

• To be kept in captivity

What makes Yellowstone a unique conservation success story?

• Its large number of tourists

• Its diverse bird species

• The presence of rare plants

• The successful reintroduction of predators