Which of the following was an ecological consequence of the fur trade in North America?
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Correct answer: The near-extinction of beaver populations and the alteration of wetland ecosystems
Intensive trapping to satisfy European demand for felt hats decimated beaver populations. Since beavers are 'ecosystem engineers,' their removal led to the loss of ponds and altered the hydrology of entire regions.
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