The National Park Service (NPS) has been monitoring the continued decline of
the wolf population on Isle Royale. Scientists have found that many of the wolves
inherit bad hips because of genetic inbreeding. The bad hips reduce their ability
to prey upon the moose.
7. What is the predator on Isle Royale?
8. What is the prey on Isle Royale?
9. How did the predator arrive on Isle Royale?
10. Explain why this is a good place for scientists to do a long term study.