15. How did the reintroduction of wolves affect elk in Yellowstone National Park

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15. How did the reintroduction of wolves affect elk in Yellowstone National Park?

a) Wolves had no effect on elk numbers or on elk behavior.

b) Wolves had almost no effect on elk numbers but wolves dramatically altered where elk foraged, with elk spending less time in the aspen stand.

c) Wolves reduced elk numbers but wolves did not alter elk behavior. Elk continued to forage preferentially on aspen.

d) Wolves severely reduced elk numbers and altered where elk foraged, with elk spending less time in the aspen stand.

e) Wait, there's wolves in Yellowstone National Park?

b) Wolves had almost no effect on elk numbers but wolves dramatically altered where elk foraged, with elk spending less time in the aspen stand.

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