Background
What role do wolves play in ecosystems?
Wolves are apex predators essential for maintaining balance in ecosystems.
-Keystone species
What is the primary human activity threatening wolves?
-Poaching
-Hunting
-Habitat destruction
What is one benefit of wolf reintroduction?
Restores predator-prey dynamics and improves biodiversity.
-BALANCEEE
Who benefits from balanced ecosystems?
Everyone, including humans, animals, and plants.
-EVERYBODYYY
What is the primary goal of Ecological Balance?
To restore balance by managing wolf and deer populations and plant health.
What happens to vegetation when wolves are removed?
Why is losing apex predators a major concern?
It leads to ecological imbalances and loss of biodiversity.
What is one drawback of protecting livestock from wolves?
High costs and technical challenges.(THEM DANG LIABILITIES)
Who might oppose wolf reintroduction and why?
Ranchers and hunters, due to concerns over livestock losses and competition for game.
What happens when there are too many wolves?
The ecosystem destabilizes as prey populations drop too low.
Name one reason why removing wolves disrupts ecosystems.
It causes unchecked prey populations, which degrade habitats.
What is the term for the cascading effects of predator removal?
Trophic cascades.
Name one method to reduce human-wolf conflicts.
Using guard animals or compensation programs.
How can public attitudes toward wolves be improved?
Through education and showing economic benefits like ecotourism.
Name one reason why it might be better to NOT reintroduce wolves.
-Livestock
-Hunting
-Safety Concerns