Which of the follow statements of why the Yellowstone wolf was declared an 'experimental nonessential' species in the area is true?
1) The ESA forbids killing an endangered species
2) There wasn't enough demand to keep the wolves on the endangered species list
3) Farmers and ranchers wanted the right to kill wolves to defend their livestock
4) Defenders of Wildlife didn't believe the wolves were endangered any longer
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 1 and 3

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The Yellowstone wolf was declared an 'experimental nonessential' species to allow for more flexible management, including the possibility for farmers and ranchers to defend their livestock by killing wolves if necessary, while still aiming for the species' recovery. This designation acknowledges the strict protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that forbid killing an endangered species, hence providing a compromise.

Which of the Follow Statements of Why the Yellowstone Wolf