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To explain: The reasons which led to the study conducted by Murie on the Dall mountain sheep population of Denali National Park.
Introduction: Denali National Park which is situated in Alaska is an American national park. It gets its name as Denali because the park is centered on Denali which is the highest mountain in North America. This park is a home for many species including Dall Mountain sheep.
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