Suppose a Species of Wild Boar (A Type of Pig)

question 56

Multiple Choice

Suppose a species of wild boar (a type of pig) is actively hunted when it is at a young age because at that stage of its development the meat of the boar is particularly tender. What is a likely outcome if this species is overharvested?

• A) The wild boar population will dwindle because their food source will disappear due to habitat loss.
• B) The wild boar population will increase because older boars will continue to survive.
• C) The wild boar population will dwindle and potentially go extinct if not enough boars that can reproduce are left to mate.
• D) The wild boar population will increase because boundaries will help separate boars from humans.

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