C. The number of snowshoe rabbits would decrease, and the number of foxes would increase.
With an increase in the number of wolves hunting snowshoe rabbits, the rabbit population would decrease due to increased predation pressure. As a result, the number of foxes, who also prey on snowshoe rabbits, may increase as they have more available prey to hunt.
Wolves and foxes both hunt snowshoe rabbits. If there was an increase in the number of wolves, which of these is the most likely result?
A.
The number of snowshoe rabbits would increase, and the number of foxes would increase.
B.
The number of snowshoe rabbits would decrease, and the number of foxes would decrease.
C.
The number of snowshoe rabbits would decrease, and the number of foxes would increase.
D.
The number of snowshoe rabbits would increase, and the number of foxes would decrease.
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