Environmental History of the Wildlife of Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park, founded in 1872. Large predators were decimated in the park, and wolves eradicated, but wolves were returned in 1996 leading to a ‘trophic cascade’ effect which has been studied in great depth. This research examines whether the changes seen post wolf reintroduction in 1996 are restoring Yellowstone to its original state, and whether historical sources can be used for biological research.
Date:
8 February 2024, 12:30 (Thursday, 4th week, Hilary 2024)
Venue:
History Faculty, George Street OX1 2RL
Venue Details:
Colin Matthew Room
Speaker:
Bethan Wallace
Organising department:
Faculty of History
Part of:
Environmental History Working Group
Booking required?:
Not required
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Belinda Clark
