Environmental Science

Wolves of Yellowstone (predators & biodiversity)

What affect has the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 had on the ecology of the area? Has it been beneficial? It what ways? Are there concerns or problems that have happened as a result of the reintroduction?

• Yellowstone's Wolves Save Its Aspens (The New York Times online)
• Windows into Wonderland (National Park Service)

Yellowstone on Fire (succession)

How extensive was the fire in Yellowstone? What damage did it cause to plants? ... animals? How well has the park recovered? What changes have occurred from before the fire to the present (post-fire)?

• Wildland Fire in Yellowstone (National Park Service)