Question

Suppose a group of bobcats that normally live and hunt in the tops of mountains, start hunting prey at the base of the mountain and move into the valley below. Which of the following will most likely happen to the prey in the valley?
a.
Their numbers will soon increase.
b.
Their numbers will soon decrease.
c.
They will move to the tops of the mountains.
d.
They will remain unchanged.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer would be b.  Their numbers will soon decrease.

Bobcats are opportunistic carnivores that feed on various types of prey such as mice, rabbits, voles, mountain beaver, gophers, yellow-bellied marmots, insects, birds, reptiles, and carrion.

If a group of Bobcats moves at the bottom of the mountain, then they will start hunting and eating all the prey available in the area.

It will result in the rapid decrease in the population of preys.

Answer 2

If a group of bobcats start hunting prey in the valley, what will most likely happen to the prey in the valley is: b. Their numbers will soon decrease.