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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2026 9:14 am
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% surge in willow growth was based on circular calculations and questionable comparisons. After correcting for modeling and sampling flaws, the supposed ecosystem-wide boom largely disappears.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 025612.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 025612.htm