why are grey wolves endangered species?
Wolves eat ungulates, or large mammals, like elk, deer, moose and caribou, as well as beaver, rabbits and other small prey. Wolves are also scavengers and often eat animals that have died to other causes. the reason for its endangerment loss of habitat has affected the numbers of wolves seen in the lower 48 states of America. Wolf help keep check with deer and elk population in check , and that helps many animals.
Website that help me understand a better way why grey wolfs need to play a role in the wild. To keep the ecosystem healthy and to check the population of elk and deer. A way to keep them from endangerment is to leave them alone and to stay as far away from them. Also let them be free.
http://nywolf.org/wolf-cam/mexican-gray-wolves-ex2/enclosure "Basic Facts About Gray Wolves." Defenders of Wildlife. N.p., 14 Mar. 2012. Web. 26 May 2015. |