Question

5. Wolves and moose have a predator-prey relationship. If the predator population contracted a disease and it could not hunt the prey for a little while, what would happen to the prey species population? Explain why. (2pts)

Answer 1

If the predator population contracted a disease and could not hunt the prey for a while, the prey species population would likely increase. Without the pressure of predation from wolves, the moose population would have less competition for resources and would be able to reproduce and thrive. This could lead to an overpopulation of moose, which could then result in resource depletion and ultimately a decline in the moose population as they struggle to find enough food and space to sustain their numbers.