Discussion:
The History of Rocky Mountain Wolves in the Rocky Mountains
By 1935, hunting and trapping had eliminated wolves from the continental United States. Since their protection as an endangered species, wolves have moved south from Canada and have become reestablished in the Rocky Mountains and northern Great Lakes region. Conservationist who would like to speed up the process have reintroduce wolves into Yellowstone National Park. Local ranchers are opposed to bringing back the wolves because they fear predation on their cattle and sheep. What are some reasons for reestablishing wolves in Yellowstone Park? What effects might the reintroduction of wolves have on the ecologicalcommunities in the region? What might be done to mitigate the conflicts between ranchers and wolves