How Does the Removal of Top Predators Affect Mesopredator Populations

question 57

Multiple Choice

How does the removal of top predators affect mesopredator populations?

• A) The mesopredator population declines because there is no control on population size.
• B) The geographic range and abundance of mesopredators decline.
• C) Mesopredator populations remain unchanged.
• D) The geographic range and abundance of mesopredators increase.

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