Cougars Defend a Relatively Large Territory; Consider the Following Facts

question 8

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 a 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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