Cougars Defend a Relatively Large Territory; Consider the Following Facts

question 64

Multiple Choice

Cougars defend a relatively large territory; consider the following facts and estimate how much area a cougar would require: A cougar requires 490 kg annually and obtains most of its food from deer, which average 55 kg. In typical deer habitat the NPP is 35 kg per acre. One deer consumes approximately 1,150 kg of vegetation each year.

• A) 300 acres
• B) 1,925 acres
• C) 3,000 acres
• D) 4,500 acres

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