But let me say that I think you've got a terrific story here. With some additional work, you'll nail it. Even more importantly, wolves are the the engine of broader ecological processes because they have such a profound influence outside of prey species, Edward said. There is a huge ripple from wolves to prey to plants back to some other species, he said. Marc Bekoff, a University of Colorado biologist, agreed.
Wolves are a key component in all ecosystems in which they live.
In Yellowstone, wolves have already made their mark on ecological processes. By shifting the elk herds around, keeping them from loitering in one area too long, wolves have taken the browsing pressure off young aspen sprouts and given them time to grow. This is great stuff. As I said before, I'd give the readers a little more of an ecology lesson higher up more than you do already. Give them some quick, previews and then elaborate down here in the body of the piece.