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A forest has a stable population of approximately 100 great horned owls. The owls nest in hollow trees eat small animals and have no predators. One year a large new housing development is built destro?
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Why might large predator populations be a good indicator of the ecological heath of an area?
A large population of predators indicates a healthy ecosystem that supports a large population of prey animals.
Can the population of animals keep growing?
The population of any animal will keep growing as long as they have sufficient food and not many predators.
When animals eat other animals is that call a prey or predators?
predators
What type of growth curve is typically seen if no predator for a population of animals?
An exponential growth curve is typically seen if there is no predator for a population of animals or if the predator's population decreases. Without any, or many, predators to keep the species' population in check, the population may grow rapidly. An example is the Burmese python in Florida. Since it's an invasive species instead of native to the area, the Burmese python has no natural predators there and has experienced a surge in population.
What happens to the population of a certain species when the predators decrease?
When predators die, that means more of the prey live to maturity. That means that more babies are born, resulting in a larger population size. However, as time goes on, this growth in population can get out of hand, causing the prey to have a food shortage, causing animals to die. All the weak animals means more food for the predators, which also means they have more babies. They have a food shortage too, causing the population to decrease... and the cycle begins again.
Are llamas predators?
No. Llamas are prey animals, not predators.
Why might large predator populations be good indicator of the ecological health of an area?
A large population of predators indicates a healthy ecosystem that supports a large population of prey animals.
What animals hunt animals for food?
predators
What are animals the prey of?
Animals are the prey of other animals/predators.
Why is it necessary to conserve tiger population?
Because tigers are top predators. We need predtors to eat animals. So the animal population won't overflow. The circle of life must continue.
Are animals afraid of their predators?
Yes most animals are afraid of their predators as the predator wants to kill and eat them.
What are the predators of an ostrich?
all animals are predators of an ostrich exsept small animals because ostrich are shy
