Beaver return to Yellowstone Park. Wolf restoration may be key factor

After years of decline, beaver are returning to Yellowstone Park. Before and after wolves were reintroduced, it was predicted that by clearing elk of the the dying willow patches, the willows would grow and beavers come back. While the cause of beaver coming back is not certain, it is in line with predictions made over ten years ago.

Article in Billings Gazette by Mike Stark.

×