Welcome Back, Wolves! and Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone

What is the main reason that wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone?

• to bring more tourists

• to improve biodiversity

• to reduce the beaver population

• to protect animals from predators

What are ecotourists?

• people who care for animals

• people who travel to see nature

• people who camp in natural areas

• people who work in national parks

According to “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone,” ranchers say that when wolves are nearby their cattle —

• eat less

• sleep more

• become sick

• fight each other

How do wolves affect the grizzly bear population?

• The bear population grows because grizzly bears prey on the wolves.

• The bear population shrinks because wolves and grizzlies compete for food.

• The bear population grows because grizzly bears eat the prey wolves leave behind.

• The bear population shrinks because wolves take over areas where grizzlies live.

Which sentence best describes a difference in the authors’ views?

• The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves will reduce the elk population, but the author of “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves will not change the elk population.

• The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves will help the elk population grow, but the author of “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves will reduce the elk population.

• The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves will help to reduce the elk population, but the author of “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves will cause elks to become endangered.

• The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves will not change the elk population, but the author of “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves will cause a decline in the elk population.