Question

The main predators of field mice in a certain ecosystem are rattlesnakes and foxes. Suppose humans begin building neighborhoods in the ecosystem, driving out many of the indigenous rattlesnakes and foxes. What will most likely happen to the field mice's population?

Answer 1

When the predators of a certain prey are removed, the prey is then allowed to populate and grow (unless a new predator emerges). In the case of the mice, if the rattlesnakes and foxes are removed, the number of mice will increase. Mice are able to reproduce easily and without the threat of elimination by their known predators, their population will likely increase dramatically.


ANSWER: The mice population will increase without known predator presence.

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Answer 2

its just the population will increase