Return of the Wolf Quiz

Why did people drive gray wolves to extinction in Colorado?

• They killed cows, sheep, and other livestock.

• They were a threat to humans.

• They were on the verge of extinction.

• They were protected under the Endangered Species Act.

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When were gray wolves granted protection under the federal Endangered Species Act?

• 1970s

• 19th century

• 1960s

• 1950s

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Where were wolves reintroduced in the U.S. in 1995?

• Minnesota

• Colorado

• Yellowstone National Park

• Michigan

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What is the main positive impact of restoring wolves to their role at the top of the food web?

• All of the above

• Restoring ecosystem balance

• Controlling deer and elk numbers

• Preventing overgrazing of plants

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How many wolves does Colorado Parks & Wildlife hope to release into Colorado over the next three to five years?

• 40 to 50

• 10 to 20

• 30 to 40

• 20 to 30

Where will wolves be released in Colorado to increase the odds of them remaining in the state?

• Within 60 miles of the state borders

• Within 200 miles of the state borders

• Within 100 miles of the state borders

• Within 150 miles of the state borders

What percentage of voters in Colorado were in favor of bringing back wolves?

• 51%

• 60%

• 49%

• 40%

What is the biggest concern among Colorado ranchers and farmers regarding wolf reintroduction?

• Overgrazing of plants

• Decrease in deer and elk population

• Loss of livestock

• Increase in predator population

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What is Colorado Parks & Wildlife doing to reduce conflict between wolves and people?

• All of the above

• Providing financial compensation to ranchers or farmers

• Lending out electrified wiring to keep wolves out of livestock areas

• Providing noisemaking devices and flashing lights to scare predators away

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What is the purpose of analyzing the distribution of wolf prey and voting patterns in different counties?

• To identify areas where wolves are most likely to thrive

• To identify areas where wolves might run into trouble with people

• To focus efforts at preventing conflict

• All of the above

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