As William Stolzenburg illustrates in Where the Wild Things
Were, when predators are removed from an ecosystem, things go awry. In fact, it
is the delicate environs in which these predators existed that pay the price
for the loss of these “keystone species.” For example, the removal of wolves
from Yellowstone National Park resulted in an ecological disaster as elk quickly overran the park. In a concise persuasive essay, argue in favor of the reintroduction
of predator species into their native environments. Consider why must this be achieved,
and what are the consequences of failing to do so?
When crafting your argument,
tailor it to persuade an audience that might:
- Regrettably share land with an apex predator
- Believe the needs of humans supersede those of any other animal
Cite only from Where the Wild Things Were to support your
thesis. This essay will be submitted annotated. Details will be explained in class.
Requirements:
- Three full pages
- MLA Style, including parenthetical citation
- Works cited page
- Annotations
Due: Week of 4.6.15
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