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Why is a wolf so important to the ecosystem

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wolf eats deer and elk so he can keep them population in check.

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Wolves play a very important role in the ecosystems in which they live. ... The presence of wolves influences the population and behavior of their prey, changing the browsing and foraging patterns of prey animals and how they move about the land.

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