The public and wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone National Park

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A proposal to reintroduce the wolf to Yellowstone National Park has captured the attention of the general public and interest groups nationwide. The article examines the results of a study of public attitudes toward the wolf, knowledge of the wolf, and willingness to reintroduce the wolf into Yellowstone National Park. Data were collected from 1026 respondents representative of the Wyoming statewide general public, the public residing in the counties surrounding the park, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming members of the Defenders of Wildlife, and members of the Wildlife Federation. Significantly different attitudes, knowledge scores, and willingness to reintroduce the animal were found among the groups. Results document the spectrum of attitudes, point to barriers in compromise, provide a baseline for monitoring, and suggest the importance of educational efforts.

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