A new scientific review challenges the headline-grabbing claim that Yellowstone’s returning wolves triggered one of the strongest trophic cascades on Earth. Researchers found that the reported 1,500% ...

Over the last three decades, Yellowstone National Park has undergone an ecological cascade. As elk numbers fell, aspen and willow trees thrived. This, in turn, allowed beaver numbers to increase, ...

In the heart of Wyoming lies Yellowstone National Park, a sprawling ecosystem that has captivated millions of visitors for centuries. However, its delicate balance faced a near collapse before a ...

Large carnivores are both clashing and coexisting in the western United States. Although wolves dominate cougars and steal their prey, cougars' shift from elk- to deer-heavy diets, paired with a ...

A new study documents the complex interactions between cougars and gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park and finds their ...

Wolves usually rely on cooperation to survive. Hunting large prey such as elk typically involves multiple pack members ...

Large carnivores are both clashing and coexisting in the western United States. Although wolves dominate cougars and steal their prey, cougars' shift from elk- to deer-heavy diets, paired with a ...