Ecology Dynamics and Food Webs Name:

Vultures!
Dinner Time
1. Vultures can eat a _________________________ in only 40 minutes!

2. Why are vultures the ultimate scavenger?

The Vulture Killer

3. What killed much of the vulture population? What percent of the vulture
population was killed?

4. Why did vultures nearly go extinct?

Keep the Dogs Out

5. What happened when the vultures population decreased? Was this good for
India?

Food Web
6. Explain and draw what you see in the food web. Talk about each of the animals
and how they affect each other. (use the back if needed)
Ecology Dynamics and Food Webs Name:

Wolf!
Wolf Chase
1. Where were wolves reintroduced? Why did scientists do this?

2. How can wolves help trees grow?

Elk Feast
3. How can predators help keep prey healthy?

By the River
4. Give at least 3 reasons why beavers are important for an ecosystem.

Food Web
5. Explain and draw the wolf food web: what populations increased or decreased as
a result of the wolves? (use the back if needed)
Ecology Dynamics and Food Webs Name:

Shark!
Mangrove Nursery
1. Why are coastal ecosystems so important to ocean life?

Grazer Chase
2. Why are predators so important in the mangroves?

Shark Tagging
3. How can tagging sharks protect our coastal communities?

Food Web
4. Explain and draw the sharks food web: (use the back if needed)