A species of gray wolf was eliminated from a national park because of unrestricted hunting. As a result, there was a tremendous
increase in the population of its prey, the elk. The populations of other herbivores also increased. What imbalance might this situation have on the ecosystem? There will be a steep increase in the number of producers in the national park.
B.
The increase in the prey population will result in overgrazing, causing a decline in woody plant species.
C.
The population of other predator animals will decrease.
