Asked by julie
Suppose a group of bobcats that normally live and hunt in the tops of mountains, start hunting prey at the base of the mountain and move into the valley below. Which of the following will most likely happen to the prey in the valley?
a.
Their numbers will soon increase.
b.
Their numbers will soon decrease.
c.
They will move to the tops of the mountains.
d.
They will remain unchanged.
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b. Their numbers will soon decrease.
Explanation: More bobcats hunting in the valley increases predation on valley prey, raising their mortality rate. Unless prey quickly migrate or increase reproduction, the higher predation will reduce their population.
Explanation: More bobcats hunting in the valley increases predation on valley prey, raising their mortality rate. Unless prey quickly migrate or increase reproduction, the higher predation will reduce their population.
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