Passage A
Reintroducing apex predators, such as wolves, to ecosystems they once inhabited is a crucial step in restoring natural biodiversity. When these predators are returned, they regulate herbivore populations, which prevents overgrazing and allows native vegetation to recover. This ecological restoration cascades down to benefit birds, insects, and fish, proving that nature is best managed by restoring its original food webs.
Passage B
While the ecological intentions behind reintroducing apex predators like wolves are noble, the practical consequences for local human communities are often ignored. These predators frequently prey on livestock, causing severe financial losses for ranchers and farmers. Rather than relying on unpredictable wild predators to manage ecosystems, conservationists should focus on human-led land management and fencing strategies that protect both vegetation and local livelihoods.
Based on the two passages, the authors of Passage A and Passage B disagree most strongly on which of the following questions?
- AWhether wolves actively hunt livestock and cause financial losses for local ranchers.
- BWhether herbivore populations have any impact on the recovery of native vegetation.
- Whether the reintroduction of apex predators is the best method for managing ecosystems.Cevap
- DWhether local human communities should completely abandon farming to allow for rewilding.