Why Are Keystone Predators Like Lions and Eagle So Rare

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why are keystone predators like lions and eagle so rare in a community?

• A)Because only a small amount of the energy is passed from one trophic level to the next
• B)Because they do not breed as fast as other animals
• C)Because of predation by higher predators
• D)Because it is difficult for them to learn how to capture prey
• E)Because their job is to keep the population size of other animals in check

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