21. Which of the following species, either presently or listed as endangered or threatened, has never been a rea to human lives? A. grizzly bears (in Yellowstone National Park) B. gray wolves (in Yellowstone National Park) C. sea otters (along the California coastline) D. polar bears (in the Alaskan wilderness) E. mountain lions (in California)

21. Which of the following species, either presently or listed as endangered or threatened, has never been a rea to human lives? A. grizzly bears (in Yellowstone National Park) B. gray wolves (in Yellowstone National Park) C. sea otters (along the California coastline) D. polar bears (in the Alaskan wilderness) E. mountain lions (in California)

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter55: Biodiversity And Conservation Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

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