Question

if illegal hunting of oxpeckers increases in 2012 and causes a decrease in oxpecker numbers, what will most likely happen to rhinoceros populations?
a. rhinoceros populations will go extinct.
b. rhinoceros populations will remain constant.
c. rhinoceros populations will increase.
d. rhinoceros populations will decline.

Explanation:

Oxpeckers and rhinoceroses likely have a symbiotic relationship. If oxpecker numbers decrease due to hunting, the benefits they provide to rhinoceroses (such as removing parasites) would be reduced. This could lead to negative impacts on rhinoceros health and survival, resulting in a decline in their population.

Answer:

D. Rhinoceros populations will decline.