Wolves are essential to the ecosystem from "summary" of The Hidden Life of Wolves by Jim Dutcher,Jamie Dutcher,James Manfull
Wolves are not just charismatic creatures that captivate our imagination; they are also essential to the ecosystem. Their presence in the wild helps maintain a healthy balance by regulating the populations of prey species such as elk and deer. Without wolves, these herbivores would overgraze the landscape, leading to habitat destruction and a cascade of negative effects on other species. One of the key roles that wolves play in the ecosystem is controlling the population of herbivores. By preying on elk and deer, wolves help prevent these animals from overgrazing vegetation, which can have detrimental effects on the ecosystem as a whole. This in turn allows plant communities to thrive and provides food and shelter for a variety of other species. In addition to regulating he...
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