Wolf It Down! (Food Chains)
This animal population decreased after wolves were reintroduced due to predation
What are elk?
This group of 6-8 wolves travel together inside Yellowstone.
What is a grey wolf pack?
Wolves are often portrayed as villains in these types of stories.
What are fairy tales?
Ranchers use these animals to protect livestock from wolves.
What are guard dogs?
Wolves hunted this big animals helping plants grow back.
What are elk?
This small predators had to compete more after wolves returned.
What are coyotes?
These loud sounds is how wolves communicate.
What are howls?
These animals have helped balance nature in Yellowstone.
What are the gray wolves?
Ranchers can use these non-lethal tools to scare wolves away.
What are fladry and lights?
These furry animals built more dams after wolves returned.
What are beavers?
Wolves indirectly helped these scavengers by leaving behind carcasses.
What are ravens and bears?
This is the year when the gray wolves were reintroduced back into Yellowstone.
What is 1995?
Public fear of wolves is often based on stories from this part of the world.
What is Europe?
Wolves have adapted to human presence by hunting more during this time.
What is nighttime?
Wolves help nature stay healthy, making them this important type of species.
What is a keystone species?
This apex predator in Yellowstone was affected by competition with wolves.
What are mountain lions?
This is the country from where the wolves came back into Yellowstone.
What is Canada?
This popular fairy tale villain gave wolves a bad reputation.
Who is the Big Bad Wolf?
This term describes how humans and wildlife share space and adapt to coexistence.
What is human-wildlife conflict management?
Wolves helped these trees grow again along rivers.
What are willows and aspens?
Wide-reaching effects wolves have on other species and the environment.
What is a trophic cascade?
Just like wolves must hunt at the right time to survive, students must manage their tasks wisely. This term describes delaying important tasks until the last minute, often leading to stress and rushed work.
What is Procrastination?
Media often exaggerates wolf attacks, causing this psychological effect.
What is fear-mongering?
Yellowstone visitors often hope to see wolves in this area.
What is Lamar Valley?
Wolves helped bring back more fish by improving rivers.
What are cutthroat trout?