Hunting lions has been banned in some parts of Africa. If this law is enforced, what can we expect to happen to the populations of small mammals in the same locations? A) The small mammal populations will decrease. B) The small mammals will become extinct on Earth. C) The small mammal populations will increase also. D) The small mammal populations will balance out and stay the same.

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Devyn Franco

3 November, 04:14

Hunting lions has been banned in some parts of Africa. If this law is enforced, what can we expect to happen to the populations of small mammals in the same locations? A) The small mammal populations will decrease. B) The small mammals will become extinct on Earth. C) The small mammal populations will increase also. D) The small mammal populations will balance out and stay the same.

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Alonso Barr · Answer 1

I would say D because both populations are constantly growing and it would be natural selection so it works out if humans just back off

Harry Potter · Answer 2

A: The small mammal populations will decrease

This is true because lions will begin to repopulate the areas and need more food. The lions will begin to hunt the mammals and in turn will decrease the population. More mammals will be needed to feed more Lions.