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In the early 1900s, all the grey wolves in Yellowstone were hunted to protect the farms and livestock of ranchers living in the area. In the years since, animals like elk, deer, and coyotes increased in

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In the early 1900s, all the grey wolves in Yellowstone were hunted to protect the farms and livestock of ranchers living in the area.

In the years since, animals like elk, deer, and coyotes increased in population because no predators were hunting them. Which of
these is an unintended consequence of the wolf disappearing in Yellowstone that actually ended up hurting the farmers!
A) Aspen trees were able to grow more because no animals were eating them
B)
Beavers returned to Yellowstone, increasing habitats for other animals.

C) Extra deer and elk overgrazed and at the grass that farmer's cattle needed to eat.

D) Farmers did not have to worry about wolves eating their livestock anymore
and had less to do