Buffalo in the United States Almost Became Extinct While Cattle

question 72

Multiple Choice

Buffalo in the United States almost became extinct while cattle have never been close to extinction. The difference is due to

• A) the greater marginal value of a buffalo relative to a head of cattle, leading to greater "harvesting" of buffalo.
• B) the use of private property rights on cattle and common property rights on buffalo.
• C) the greater marginal value of a head of cattle relative to buffalo, leading to over-hunting of buffalo.
• D) the differences in size between the two animals, and the effect of size differences on the costs of hunting them.

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Definitions:

Excitability

The ability of a cell or organism to respond to external stimuli and generate a response.

Contractility

The ability of muscle tissue to contract forcefully when stimulated.

Stimulation

The action of encouraging something to move, grow, or develop further.

Dyspnea

Difficulty or labored breathing, often described as a feeling of being short of breath.