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‘Bringing Back the Wolves: How a Predator Restored an Ecosystem’ by Jude Isabella
March 1, 2020/
An unintended experiment in Yellowstone National Park, in which an ecosystem is devastated and then remarkably rehabilitated, provides crucial lessons about nature’s intricate balancing act.
Over time, animal populations stabilized, waterways were restored and a healthy ecosystem was recreated across the land. It’s a striking transformation, and a fascinating tale of life’s complicated interdependencies.
‘Bringing Back the Wolves: How a Predator Restored an Ecosystem’
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Gray Wolves Increase Tourism in Yellowstone National Park
Ecotourism in Yellowstone has increased since gray wolves were reintroduced to the ecosystem, boosting local economies by an estimated $5 million per year.
